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Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent) from Jose Maria Patoni, 35 south of Rodeo, Durango, Mexico

 
Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent) from Jose Maria Patoni, 35 south of Rodeo, Durango, Mexico

Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent) from Jose Maria Patoni, 35 south of Rodeo, Durango, Mexico

Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent) from Jose Maria Patoni, 35 south of Rodeo, Durango, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent) from Jose Maria Patoni, 35 south of Rodeo, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 51607
Mineral:Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent)
Locality:Jose Maria Patoni, 35 south of Rodeo, Durango, Mexico
Description:Transparent colorless calcite with complex tapered scalenohedral form modified by many secondary edge and corner faces. The calcite fluoresces white under UV illumination and continues to phosphoresce when illumination is extinguished. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:38x25x17 mm
Crystals:34 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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