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Penfieldite from Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile

 
Penfieldite from Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Penfieldite from Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 14220
Mineral:Penfieldite
Locality:Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile
Description:Pocket lined with many rare penfieldite crystals up to 4 mm on matrix with blue boleite. The penfieldite is colorless, six-sided, long tapering crystals, with minute striations. The penfieldite fluoresces yellow under UV illumination. One of the best!
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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