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Shortite in Shale from FMC Westvaco Mine, Green River Formation, west of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming (Type Locality for Shortite)

 
Shortite in Shale from FMC Westvaco Mine, Green River Formation, west of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming (Type Locality for Shortite)

Shortite in Shale from FMC Westvaco Mine, Green River Formation, west of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming (Type Locality for Shortite)

Shortite in Shale from FMC Westvaco Mine, Green River Formation, west of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming (Type Locality for Shortite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Shortite in Shale from FMC Westvaco Mine, Green River Formation, west of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming (Type Locality for Shortite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 45238
Mineral:Shortite in Shale
Locality:FMC Westvaco Mine, Green River Formation, west of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming (Type Locality for Shortite)
Description:Transparent yellowish shortite crystals in brown shale. Many of the shortite crystals on the surface are cleaved, but there are lots of complete crystals mixed in. More can be exposed with careful excavation. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #2895
Overall Size:11x7x6 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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