Flos Ferri Aragonite

Flos Ferri Aragonite from Crystal Cave, 500' Level, Bristol Mine, Lincoln County, Nevada

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Delicate, feather-like formation of white Aragonite ("Flos Ferri") formed from ground water deposition inside an underground mine. The Aragonite crystals fluoresce under UV illumination. Originally collected in 1935.

Locality

Crystal Cave, 500' Level, Bristol Mine, Lincoln County, Nevada

Dimensions

8 x 5 x 4 cm.


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