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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. 50292
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. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #655; originally acquired in 1993
Overall Size:18x14x10 mm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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