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Zunyite from Zuni Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado (Type Locality for Zunyite)

 
Zunyite from Zuni Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado (Type Locality for Zunyite)

Zunyite from Zuni Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado (Type Locality for Zunyite)

Zunyite from Zuni Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado (Type Locality for Zunyite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zunyite from Zuni Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado (Type Locality for Zunyite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 65639
Mineral:Zunyite
Locality:Zuni Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado (Type Locality for Zunyite)
Description:Compact crystallized mass of pseudo-octahedral zunyite crystals that fluoresce yellow under SW UV illumination. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1625; originally acquired from Excalibur Mineral Co.
Overall Size:4.5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:0.2-0.8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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