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Berzeliite in Calcite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Berzeliite)

 
Berzeliite in Calcite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Berzeliite)

Berzeliite in Calcite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Berzeliite)

Berzeliite in Calcite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Berzeliite)

Berzeliite in Calcite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Berzeliite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Berzeliite in Calcite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Berzeliite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 74797
Mineral:Berzeliite in Calcite
Locality:Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Berzeliite)
Description:Many scattered transparent yellow berzeliite crystals in colorless calcite that fluoresces orange under SW UV illumination. The berzeliite crystals identifiable easily because they do not fluoresce under UV illumination. Ex. Julius Weber (1914-2003) collection, principle photographer of the Encyclopedia of Minerals (1974)
Overall Size:4x2.5x1 cm
Crystals:micro to 1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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