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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 38839
Mineral:Phosgenite in Galena
Locality:Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
Description:Small cavity in gray galena matrix lined with transparent, tetrahedral phosgenite crystals. The outer crystal corners show minute chipping when viewed under magnification. Ex. Hugh Ford (1885-1966)
Overall Size:5.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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