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Stolzite pseudomorphs after Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

 
Stolzite pseudomorphs after Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

Stolzite pseudomorphs after Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Stolzite pseudomorphs after Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 44804
Mineral:Stolzite pseudomorphs after Scheelite
Locality:Darwin District, Inyo County, California
Description:Several greenish-gray stolzite pseudomorphs after octahedral scheelite crystals on brown gossan. The scheelite formed first, altered to stolzite, maintaining the shape of the scheelite. A few areas have remaining scheelite that fluoresce white under UV. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:2.5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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