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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. 30297
Mineral:Vanadinite
Locality:Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
Description:Bright red crystals of vanadinite coating one face on matrix. The vanadinite are highly lustrous, hexagonal crystals. Old label mistakenly list the location as in Yuma County, it is in Pima County, west of Tucson. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R119; ex. Scott Williams in 1956
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:.5-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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