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Sphalerite (fluorescent) from Gray Eagle Mine, near Kingston, Sierra County, New Mexico

 
Sphalerite (fluorescent) from Gray Eagle Mine, near Kingston, Sierra County, New Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Sphalerite (fluorescent) from Gray Eagle Mine, near Kingston, Sierra County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 34973
Mineral:Sphalerite (fluorescent)
Locality:Gray Eagle Mine, near Kingston, Sierra County, New Mexico
Description:Dark sphalerite with small vugs of chalcopyrite. Areas of the sphalerite fluoresce orange under UV illumination. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:36x30x15 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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