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Pinakiolite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Pinakiolite)

 
Pinakiolite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Pinakiolite)

Pinakiolite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Pinakiolite)

Pinakiolite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Pinakiolite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Pinakiolite from Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Pinakiolite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 74762
Mineral:Pinakiolite
Locality:Langban, Värmland, Sweden (Type Locality for Pinakiolite)
Description:Lustrous black rectangular platy pinakiolite crystals in calcite-hausmannite matrix. The calcite surrounding the pinakiolite crystals fluoresces bright orange under SW UV illumination. Ex. Excalibur-Cureton Company
Overall Size:28x25x18 mm
Crystals:0.1-2.2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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