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Harmotome on Calcite from Clashgorm Mine, Strontian, North West Highlands, Scotland

 
Harmotome on Calcite from Clashgorm Mine, Strontian, North West Highlands, Scotland

Harmotome on Calcite from Clashgorm Mine, Strontian, North West Highlands, Scotland

Harmotome on Calcite from Clashgorm Mine, Strontian, North West Highlands, Scotland

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Harmotome on Calcite from Clashgorm Mine, Strontian, North West Highlands, Scotland

DESCRIPTION:No. 60207
Mineral:Harmotome on Calcite
Locality:Clashgorm Mine, Strontian, North West Highlands, Scotland
Description:Lustrous harmotome crystals completely covering one face of crystallized calcite that is fluorescent under SW UV illumination. The large harmotome crystals are translucent white, the small harmotome crystals are transparent.
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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