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Tugtupite and Chkalovite from Kvanefeld, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tugtupite)

 
Tugtupite and Chkalovite from Kvanefeld, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tugtupite)

Tugtupite and Chkalovite from Kvanefeld, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tugtupite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Tugtupite and Chkalovite from Kvanefeld, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tugtupite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 40387
Mineral:Tugtupite and Chkalovite
Locality:Kvanefeld, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tugtupite)
Description:Bright pink tugtupite (fluoresces pink under UV illumination) with colorless chkalovite (fluoresces white) in white quartz matrix with patches of brown sphalerite. Excellent color and fluorescence.
Overall Size:10.5x6x8 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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