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Calcite from Boron Open Pit, Extension 19, Kern County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 78426
Mineral:	Calcite
Locality:	Boron Open Pit, Extension 19, Kern County, California
Description:	Lustrous translucent-to-transparent golden-yellow-brown calcite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 15 mm diameter. The calcite fluoresces white under longwave and shortwave ultraviolet illumination and phosphoresces when extinguished. Ex. Robert Scott (Ypsilanti, Michigan) collection #267; originally acquired from Jim Minette (1936-2002) in July 1974
Overall Size:	6.5x6.5x4 cm
Crystals:	3-5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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