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Strontianite from Drensteinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

 
Strontianite from Drensteinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Strontianite from Drensteinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 43506
Mineral:Strontianite
Locality:Drensteinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Description:Vein of solid translucent white strontianite that fluoresces bright white under UV illumination. This was the principle ore at this old 19th century mine. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6944; acquired in 1986
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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