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Sphalerite, Wurtzite, Pyrite (triboluminescent) from San Francisco (Frisco) District, San Francisco Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:	No. 52176
Mineral:	Sphalerite, Wurtzite, Pyrite (triboluminescent)
Locality:	San Francisco (Frisco) District, San Francisco Mountains, Beaver County, Utah
Description:	Heavy mass of crystallized sphalerite, wurtzite and pyrite that fluoresce orange under UV illumination and exhibits triboluminescence (generating light when crushed or scratched). Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection; originally acquired from Wards
Overall Size:	9x6x5 cm
Crystals:
Archived:	For reference only

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