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Powellite from the Jardinera No. 1 Mine, Chile

Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
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Date: Jan 21st, 2025
Locality: Jardinera No. 1 Mine, Diego de Almagro, Chañaral Province, Atacama, Chile (See on Mindat)

Description:
Cuprian powellite: Jardinera No. 1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Chañaral Province, Atacama Region, Chile. The yellow fluorescence of powellite, which is intrinsic, is colored slightly greenish by traveling through the crystal mass. Just like sunlight is colored by stained glass.

Normal light.
Normal light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Powellite

  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Green

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