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Autunite from Daybreak Mine, 4 km WNW of Day Mountain, Spokane County, Washington

 
Autunite from Daybreak Mine, 4 km WNW of Day Mountain, Spokane County, Washington

Autunite from Daybreak Mine, 4 km WNW of Day Mountain, Spokane County, Washington

Autunite from Daybreak Mine, 4 km WNW of Day Mountain, Spokane County, Washington

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Autunite from Daybreak Mine, 4 km WNW of Day Mountain, Spokane County, Washington

DESCRIPTION:No. 25877
Mineral:Autunite
Locality:Daybreak Mine, 4 km WNW of Day Mountain, Spokane County, Washington
Description:Plate of yellow-green autunite crystals in mica-like, foliated clusters. Radioactive. Frequently these specimens degrade, but this specimen was collected 30 years ago and is still intact. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #195
Overall Size:4x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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