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Artinite from Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

 
Artinite from Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Artinite from Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Artinite from Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 34236
Mineral:Artinite
Locality:Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California
Description:Thin vein of acicular white artinite crystals in radiating sprays that formed in a narrow cavity. The artinite fluoresces under UV illumination. See article in Min. Rec., Nov.-Dec 1977: Artinite From San Benito County, Ca. Very clean.
Overall Size:6x5x1 cm
Crystals:3-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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