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Szenicsite with Powellite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Tierra Amarilla, Inca de Oro, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)

 
Szenicsite with Powellite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Tierra Amarilla, Inca de Oro, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)

Szenicsite with Powellite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Tierra Amarilla, Inca de Oro, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)

Szenicsite with Powellite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Tierra Amarilla, Inca de Oro, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Szenicsite with Powellite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Tierra Amarilla, Inca de Oro, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 50928
Mineral:Szenicsite with Powellite
Locality:Jardinera #1 Mine, Tierra Amarilla, Inca de Oro, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)
Description:Rich specimen of fan-like bladed green szenicsite crystals to 12 mm with scattered translucent yellow powellite crystals to 2 mm that fluoresce bright yellow under UV illumination. See article: Szenicsite in Mineralogical Record, Sept.-Oct. 1997. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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