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Zircon from Kasungu District, Shire Highlands, Malawi

 
Zircon from Kasungu District, Shire Highlands, Malawi

Zircon from Kasungu District, Shire Highlands, Malawi

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zircon from Kasungu District, Shire Highlands, Malawi

DESCRIPTION:No. 50723
Mineral:Zircon
Locality:Kasungu District, Shire Highlands, Malawi
Description:Large brown zircon crystal that fluoresces yellow under UV illumination due to rare earth element impurities that make the zircon radioactive. The zircon is tapered, with four-sided pyramidal termination. 359 grams
Overall Size:7x4.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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