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Tilasite from Långban, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Tilasite)

 
Tilasite from Långban, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Tilasite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Tilasite from Långban, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Tilasite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 43071
Mineral:Tilasite
Locality:Långban, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Tilasite)
Description:Compact mass of crystallized translucent red-brown tilasite that fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2878; originally acquired in 1980 from Dr. R. King (UK)
Overall Size:6.5x5x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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