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Hydrozincite from Chester County Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Hydrozincite from Chester County Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Hydrozincite from Chester County Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Hydrozincite from Chester County Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 30397
Mineral:Hydrozincite
Locality:Chester County Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large specimen of fine white hydrozincite crystals on mixture of galena, dolomite and quartz. The hydrozincite fluoresces bright blue-white under UV illumination. The hydrozincite is on the front and rear sides. Ex. Jay Lininger (1939-2004); auction lot 968, item no. 00029
Overall Size:12x8x5 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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