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Awaruite var. Josephinite from Illinois River, near Kerby, Josephine County, Oregon (Type Locality for Josephinite)

 
Awaruite var. Josephinite from Illinois River, near Kerby, Josephine County, Oregon (Type Locality for Josephinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 44592
Mineral:Awaruite var. Josephinite
Locality:Illinois River, near Kerby, Josephine County, Oregon (Type Locality for Josephinite)
Description:Rounded metallic nugget of awaruite with black patina, with old label ca. 1900 using the obsolete mineral name josephinite.
Overall Size:19x14x8 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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