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Bustamite in Calcite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

 
Bustamite in Calcite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Bustamite in Calcite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Bustamite in Calcite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39893
Mineral:Bustamite in Calcite
Locality:Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Description:Translucent brown bustamite crystals up to 18 mm long embedded in white calcite matrix. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination, another fluorescent mineral is present, but unknown. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #1759, acquired in 1977 from Wards.
Overall Size:8x5x5 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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