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Opal var. Hyalite from Spruce Pine District, Yancey County, North Carolina

 
Opal var. Hyalite from Spruce Pine District, Yancey County, North Carolina

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Opal var. Hyalite from Spruce Pine District, Yancey County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 64514
Mineral:Opal var. Hyalite
Locality:Spruce Pine District, Yancey County, North Carolina
Description:Crystallized crust of pale-yellow transparent-to-translucent hyalite, the colorless variety of opal, that fluoresces bright green under SW UV illumination. The opal shows transparency when viewed under magnification. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection #570
Overall Size:4x2.5x0.8 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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