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Opal (fluorescent) from Virgin Valley District, Humboldt County, Nevada

 
Opal (fluorescent) from Virgin Valley District, Humboldt County, Nevada

Opal (fluorescent) from Virgin Valley District, Humboldt County, Nevada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Opal (fluorescent) from Virgin Valley District, Humboldt County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 28867
Mineral:Opal (fluorescent)
Locality:Virgin Valley District, Humboldt County, Nevada
Description:Large specimen of caramel-colored common opal that fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. With old label from indicating it cam from Lee (Ivan O.?) in 1941. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:7x3x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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