Danburite - Mexico

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SKU: MSW1449
Weight and Dimensions

5.6 oz, 5" x 2" x 1 1/2"

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A large, well-formed danburite crystal fluorescent a bright green under midwave and shortwave UV light. The green fluorescent response is due to the trace amounts of uranyl ion (uranium). On one side, there is a cluster of smaller danburite crystals.

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