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Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 14732
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Rhombic cleavage of transparent pink calcite that fluoresces bright blue-white under UV illumination and phosphoresces brightly after the UV illumination is extinguished.
Overall Size:35x35x20 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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