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Zircon from Kipawa Complex, Québec, Canada

 
Zircon from Kipawa Complex, Québec, Canada

Zircon from Kipawa Complex, Québec, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zircon from Kipawa Complex, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 45881
Mineral:Zircon
Locality:Kipawa Complex, Québec, Canada
Description:Doubly-terminated lustrous brown equant zircon crystals with no matrix attached. Several partial crystals of black aegirine are included in the surfaces of the zircon crystal. the zircon fluoresces yellow under UV illumination.
Overall Size:17x12x10 mm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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