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Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

 
Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Scheelite from Darwin District, Inyo County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 72822
Mineral:Scheelite
Locality:Darwin District, Inyo County, California
Description:Large octahedral gray scheelite crystal with remnants of brown limonite gossan in crevices. The scheelite crystal fluoresces bright white under SW UV illumination. Ex. W. B. Thompson collection; ex. Dr. Joseph Springall (1811-1895) of Dexter, Maine
Overall Size:26x22x19 mm
Crystals:26 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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