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Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

 
Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 25173
Mineral:Vanadinite
Locality:Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
Description:Bright orange vanadinite crystals on one face of matrix. The vanadinite crystals look beautiful under magnification: transparent hexagonal prisms with vivid orange color. This old mine is just west of Tucson and has been closed for many years.
Overall Size:8x4x4 cm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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