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Vivianite from Bingham Open Pit Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah

 
Vivianite from Bingham Open Pit Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah

Vivianite from Bingham Open Pit Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 15527
Mineral:Vivianite
Locality:Bingham Open Pit Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah
Description:Thin plate of transparent blue vivianite crystals. Under magnification the vivianite look stunningly beautiful. The specimen was formed by vivianite filling a fracture, contacting both front and back, with crystal cavities between the walls.
Overall Size:7x4x.7 cm
Crystals:3-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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