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Caracolite from Challacollo Mine, 30 km east of Officina Victoria, Tarapaca, Chile

 
Caracolite from Challacollo Mine, 30 km east of Officina Victoria, Tarapaca, Chile

Caracolite from Challacollo Mine, 30 km east of Officina Victoria, Tarapaca, Chile

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Caracolite from Challacollo Mine, 30 km east of Officina Victoria, Tarapaca, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 30024
Mineral:Caracolite
Locality:Challacollo Mine, 30 km east of Officina Victoria, Tarapaca, Chile
Description:Hexagonal crystals of colorless, transparent caracolite lining shallow cavities in milky quartz. Rich coverage of the caracolite, looks beautiful under magnification. Fluoresces blue-white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:6x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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