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Zircon from Skarregergbukta, Seiland Island, Alta Fjord, Norway

 
Zircon from Skarregergbukta, Seiland Island, Alta Fjord, Norway

Zircon from Skarregergbukta, Seiland Island, Alta Fjord, Norway

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zircon from Skarregergbukta, Seiland Island, Alta Fjord, Norway

DESCRIPTION:No. 38068
Mineral:Zircon
Locality:Skarregergbukta, Seiland Island, Alta Fjord, Norway
Description:Large crystal of lustrous, dark red-brown zircon on biotite and hornblende matrix. The zircon crystal is internally translucent and fluoresces bright yellow under UV illumination.
Overall Size:4x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:26 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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