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Tyrolite and Azurite from Mammoth Mine, Tintic District, Juab County, Utah

 
Tyrolite and Azurite from Mammoth Mine, Tintic District, Juab County, Utah

Tyrolite and Azurite from Mammoth Mine, Tintic District, Juab County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 20778
Mineral:Tyrolite and Azurite
Locality:Mammoth Mine, Tintic District, Juab County, Utah
Description:Pearly crystals of blue-green tyrolite in thin layer on matrix with lustrous blue azurite crystals lining shallow cavities. Has old Smithsonian label indicating the specimen was collected by Hillebrand. Few specimens from this mine survive. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970); Ex. US National Museum (Smithsonian) No. 48121
Overall Size:9x5x5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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