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Vanadinite from Apache Mine (Vanadium Shaft), 8 km north of Globe, Gila County, Arizona

 
Vanadinite from Apache Mine (Vanadium Shaft), 8 km north of Globe, Gila County, Arizona

Vanadinite from Apache Mine (Vanadium Shaft), 8 km north of Globe, Gila County, Arizona

Vanadinite from Apache Mine (Vanadium Shaft), 8 km north of Globe, Gila County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 44625
Mineral:Vanadinite
Locality:Apache Mine (Vanadium Shaft), 8 km north of Globe, Gila County, Arizona
Description:Sparkling red hexagonal vanadinite crystals crystallized over all surfaces of brown matrix. The vanadinite crystals are lustrous hexagonal prisms and are internally transparent to translucent. Looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #903
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:0.2-3.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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