AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Chile > Penfieldite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 14227 |
Mineral: | Penfieldite |
Locality: | Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile |
Description: | Many rare crystals of penfieldite (requires magnification) on matrix with blue boleite. The penfieldite is colorless, six-sided, long tapering crystals, with minute striations. The penfieldite fluoresces yellow under UV illumination. |
Overall Size: | 5x3x2 cm |
Crystals: | micro to 2 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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