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Sanbornite and Gillespite from Mount Trumbull, near Incline, California (Type Locality for Sanbornite)

 
Sanbornite and Gillespite from Mount Trumbull, near Incline, California (Type Locality for Sanbornite)

Below: fluorescence under ultraviolet illumination
Sanbornite and Gillespite from Mount Trumbull, near Incline, California (Type Locality for Sanbornite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 13370
Mineral:Sanbornite and Gillespite
Locality:Mount Trumbull, near Incline, California (Type Locality for Sanbornite)
Description:Red gillespite in white sanbornite. Massive - no crystals. The sanbornite fluoresces white under UV illumination. Ex. Cilen collection #6878a
Overall Size:22x17x8 mm
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Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Western States, USA > Fluorescent & Phosphorescent Minerals
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