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Szenicsite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)

 
Szenicsite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Szenicsite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 14597
Mineral:Szenicsite
Locality:Jardinera #1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile (Type Locality for Szenicsite)
Description:Large fan-like crystal aggregates of acicular green szenicsite crystals in powellite matrix (fluoresces yellow). Has signed label from T. Szenics. See article: Szenicsite, A New Copper Molybdate from Inca de Oro, Chile in Min. Rec., Sept.-Oct. 1997.
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:4-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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