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Fluorite, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

 
Fluorite, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 15315
Mineral:Fluorite, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite
Locality:Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado
Description:Octahedral fluorite crystal 15 mm across with overgrowth of pink rhodochrosite crystals up to 3 mm and scattered 1 mm pyrite crystals. The fluorite fluoresces violet under UV illumination. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #305
Overall Size:24x18x15 mm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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