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Calcite from Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Calcite from Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Calcite from Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 57168
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Hemispherical formation of translucent white calcite in rounded and plumose groupings. The calcite fluoresces bright white under SW UV and phosphoresces after illumination is extinguished.
Overall Size:15x13x7 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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