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Vivianite on Goethite from Fortitude Open Pit Mine, Battle Mountain District, Lander County, Nevada

 
Vivianite on Goethite from Fortitude Open Pit Mine, Battle Mountain District, Lander County, Nevada

Vivianite on Goethite from Fortitude Open Pit Mine, Battle Mountain District, Lander County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 32371
Mineral:Vivianite on Goethite
Locality:Fortitude Open Pit Mine, Battle Mountain District, Lander County, Nevada
Description:Classic specimen of dark vivianite crystals on a thin plate of brown goethite gossan. The vivianite crystals are translucent and show flashes of blue and green when illuminated. All crystals are complete and appear undamaged. Ex. M. Jensen
Overall Size:7x6x1 cm
Crystals:2-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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