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Richterite from Långban Mine, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Richterite)

 
Richterite from Långban Mine, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Richterite)

Richterite from Långban Mine, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Richterite)

Richterite from Långban Mine, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Richterite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 43876
Mineral:Richterite
Locality:Långban Mine, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Richterite)
Description:Transparent yellow richterite microcrystals throughout the matrix. One area on the specimen is very rich with richterite, but distinct individual crystals are more easily discernable in the sparser areas. ex. Joseph J. Urban (1915-1997); ex. Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany)
Overall Size:5.5x5x3 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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