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Witherite from Fuschertal, Tyrol, Austria

 
Witherite from Fuschertal, Tyrol, Austria

Witherite from Fuschertal, Tyrol, Austria

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Witherite from Fuschertal, Tyrol, Austria

DESCRIPTION:No. 37413
Mineral:Witherite
Locality:Fuschertal, Tyrol, Austria
Description:Crystallized white witherite completely coating one face of matrix. The witherite crystals have lustrous faces mixed with minute, arborescent crystals giving a textured appearance. The witherite fluoresces bright white under UV illumination. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #16632; acquired from Wards in 1982
Overall Size:9x8x2 cm
Crystals:.2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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