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Scheelite, Cassiterite, Ferberite from Irish Creek Tin Mine, Rockbridge County, Virginia

 
Scheelite, Cassiterite, Ferberite from Irish Creek Tin Mine, Rockbridge County, Virginia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Scheelite, Cassiterite, Ferberite from Irish Creek Tin Mine, Rockbridge County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 29089
Mineral:Scheelite, Cassiterite, Ferberite
Locality:Irish Creek Tin Mine, Rockbridge County, Virginia
Description:Three ore samples of heavy tin minerals. The scheelite in the samples fluoresce bright white under UV illumination. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:2-4 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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