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Uranocircite from Bergen, Zobes-Bergen District, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Uranocircite)

 
Uranocircite from Bergen, Zobes-Bergen District, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Uranocircite)

Uranocircite from Bergen, Zobes-Bergen District, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Uranocircite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Uranocircite from Bergen, Zobes-Bergen District, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Uranocircite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 49490
Mineral:Uranocircite
Locality:Bergen, Zobes-Bergen District, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Uranocircite)
Description:Lemon-yellow mica-like crystal of uranocircite on gray matrix mounted in an acrylic Perky-style display box for easy handling. The uranocircite fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. Radioactive. Ex. Arch Obler; ex. Lidstroms; ex. Kaar
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x1 cm
Crystals:4-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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