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Aragonite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Aragonite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Aragonite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aragonite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 22567
Mineral:Aragonite
Locality:Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Pristine cluster of white aragonite, possibly formed over calcite crystals (rhombic forms are visible beneath later layers). Areas fluoresce bright green under UV illumination. Ex. Joseph D'Agostino collection 20J
Overall Size:12x8x7 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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