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Quartz over Chrysocolla from Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

 
Quartz over Chrysocolla from Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

Quartz over Chrysocolla from Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Quartz over Chrysocolla from Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 25111
Mineral:Quartz over Chrysocolla
Locality:Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona
Description:Gem-grade blue chrysocolla with overgrowth of drusy quartz. Rich color, no damage. Sides have been sawn flat. Fluoresces greenish-yellow under UV illumination.
Overall Size:4.5x1.5x1 cm
Crystals:.2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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