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Hydrozincite from Yellow Pine Mine, Goodsprings District, Clark County, Nevada

 
Hydrozincite from Yellow Pine Mine, Goodsprings District, Clark County, Nevada

Hydrozincite from Yellow Pine Mine, Goodsprings District, Clark County, Nevada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Hydrozincite from Yellow Pine Mine, Goodsprings District, Clark County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 29009
Mineral:Hydrozincite
Locality:Yellow Pine Mine, Goodsprings District, Clark County, Nevada
Description:Acicular crystals of bright white hydrozincite that fluoresces bright blue-white under UV illumination. This is one of the brightest fluorescent specimens available. Mounted in acrylic display box for protection. Collected in 1994 by Kim Cathcart
Overall Size:35x32x20 mm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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