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Fluorite with Goethite pseudomorph after Pyrite from Unaweep Canyon, 23.5 km south of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado

 
Fluorite with Goethite pseudomorph after Pyrite from Unaweep Canyon, 23.5 km south of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Goethite pseudomorph after Pyrite from Unaweep Canyon, 23.5 km south of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 22312
Mineral:Fluorite with Goethite pseudomorph after Pyrite
Locality:Unaweep Canyon, 23.5 km south of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado
Description:Translucent crystals of green fluorite up to 9 mm with a single goethite pseudomorph after pyrite 5 mm across. The fluorite is octahedral form and fluoresces violet under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x3x2 cm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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