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Quartz var. Agate pseudomorphs after Coral (Tampa Bay Coral) from Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County, Florida

 
Quartz var. Agate pseudomorphs after Coral (Tampa Bay Coral) from Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County, Florida

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Quartz var. Agate pseudomorphs after Coral (Tampa Bay Coral) from Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County, Florida

DESCRIPTION:No. 22628
Mineral:Quartz var. Agate pseudomorphs after Coral (Tampa Bay Coral)
Locality:Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County, Florida
Description:Hollow formation of bluish-black chalcedony pseudomorph after coral. The inner cavity is lined with botryoidal chalcedony. The outer surfaces show the coral shape. Fluoresces green-white under UV illumination. Ex. Joseph D'Agostino collection 155BG
Overall Size:15x8x3 cm
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