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Phosgenite on Galena from Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy

 
Phosgenite on Galena from Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy

Phosgenite on Galena from Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 37543
Mineral:Phosgenite on Galena
Locality:Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
Description:Large crystal of translucent yellow-brown phosgenite in a shallow cavity in gray galena matrix. The phosgenite fluoresces yellow under LW UV illumination. Many other smaller phosgenite crystals are in the cavity. One corner has a natural contact. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #524
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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