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Secondary Willemite / Zincite from (fluorescent), Palmerton, Pennsylvania

 
Secondary Willemite / Zincite from (fluorescent), Palmerton, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 4723
Mineral:Secondary Willemite / Zincite
Locality:(fluorescent), Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Description:Secondary arborescent yellow willemite/zincite formed on the mine dumps from burning ore vapors precipitating in internal cavities. Fluoresces green under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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