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Amblygonite and Wavellite with Turquoise from Montebras, Creuse, France (Type Locality for Amblygonite)

 
Amblygonite and Wavellite with Turquoise from Montebras, Creuse, France (Type Locality for Amblygonite)

Amblygonite and Wavellite with Turquoise from Montebras, Creuse, France (Type Locality for Amblygonite)

Amblygonite and Wavellite with Turquoise from Montebras, Creuse, France (Type Locality for Amblygonite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Amblygonite and Wavellite with Turquoise from Montebras, Creuse, France (Type Locality for Amblygonite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 45220
Mineral:Amblygonite and Wavellite with Turquoise
Locality:Montebras, Creuse, France (Type Locality for Amblygonite)
Description:Compact mass of translucent white amblygonite with veins of gray wavellite and blue turquoise running throughout. The wavellite veins fluoresce green under SW UV illumination. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #13367
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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