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Uranocircite from Lavra Sao Pedro, Malacacheta District, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Uranocircite from Lavra Sao Pedro, Malacacheta District, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Uranocircite from Lavra Sao Pedro, Malacacheta District, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 40364
Mineral:Uranocircite
Locality:Lavra Sao Pedro, Malacacheta District, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lemon-yellow mica-like crystal of uranocircite mounted in an acrylic Perky-style display box for easy handling. The uranocircite fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. Radioactive.
Overall Size:12x12x4 mm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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