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Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

 
Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Powellite on Scolecite from Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

DESCRIPTION:No. 80165
Mineral:Powellite on Scolecite
Locality:Nashik District, Maharashtra, India
Description:Large 45 mm (!) translucent beige di-pyramidal powellite crystal perched on slender white scolecite crystals to 25 mm over minor green apophyllite (visible on the bottom). The powellite crystal fluoresces bright yellow under SW ultraviolet illumination. Ex. Jack Troy (1930-2016) collection, originally acquired ca. 1985
Overall Size:11x9.5x7.5 cm
Crystals:5-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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