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Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 18686
Mineral:Vanadinite on Calcite
Locality:Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Tan colored, hexagonal vanadinite crystals up to 6 mm across on white calcite matrix. Areas of the matrix fluoresce green under UV illumination.
Overall Size:10x7x4 cm
Crystals:3-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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