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Scheelite in Quartz from Cantung Mine, Nahanni area, Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada

 
Scheelite in Quartz from Cantung Mine, Nahanni area, Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Scheelite in Quartz from Cantung Mine, Nahanni area, Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 53059
Mineral:Scheelite in Quartz
Locality:Cantung Mine, Nahanni area, Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:Gray scheelite veins running through milky quartz with minor chalcopyrite. The specimens was sawn into a 9 mm thick slab. The scheelite fluoresces bright blue-white under UV illumination. Ex. Daniel E. Russell collection
Overall Size:5x4x1 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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