Smithsonite with Celestine, Fluorite
specimen number:
1653792
location:
Hammam Zriba Mine, Zagaoun, Tunisia
description:
Sparkling crystals of smithsonite covering a bladed Celestine crystal matrix. Some fluorite is present as well. In great condition, a unique locality example for the species. One does not often see smithsonite from Tunisia available. This is brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
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