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Zircon from Freeman Mine, Tuxedo, 3.2 km south of Zirconia, Henderson County, North Carolina

 
Zircon from Freeman Mine, Tuxedo, 3.2 km south of Zirconia, Henderson County, North Carolina

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zircon from Freeman Mine, Tuxedo, 3.2 km south of Zirconia, Henderson County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 51370
Mineral:Zircon
Locality:Freeman Mine, Tuxedo, 3.2 km south of Zirconia, Henderson County, North Carolina
Description:Doubly-terminated brown zircon crystal with pyramidal terminations. The zircon crystal has lustrous termination faces and striated prism faces. The zircon fluoresces yellow under UV illumination. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #221b
Overall Size:10x7x7 mm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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