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Novacekite on Gypsum from Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Novacekite on Gypsum from Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Novacekite on Gypsum from Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 13999
Mineral:Novacekite on Gypsum
Locality:Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:White gypsum matrix with sprays of bright yellow novacekite in acicular crystals up to 5 mm long. The novacekite fluoresces green under UV illumination. Ex. Russ Buckingham collection
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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