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Cerussite (reticulated crystals) from Nakhlak Mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran

 
Cerussite (reticulated crystals) from Nakhlak Mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran

Cerussite (reticulated crystals) from Nakhlak Mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran

Cerussite (reticulated crystals) from Nakhlak Mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran

Cerussite (reticulated crystals) from Nakhlak Mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran

Cerussite (reticulated crystals) from Nakhlak Mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Cerussite (reticulated crystals) from Nakhlak Mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran

DESCRIPTION:No. 82301
Mineral:Cerussite (reticulated crystals)
Locality:Nakhlak Mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran
Description:Lustrous bladed transparent pale-brown (nearly colorless) cerussite crystals in a reticulated formation of parallel crystals that are twinned at 60° angles. The cerussite crystals are oriented so that you can see through the blades when viewed on end. Fluoresces white under SW UV illumination. Ex. Miller collection T2252; acquired in 2014 from E. Greene
Overall Size:30x25x17 mm
Crystals:4-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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