Novacekite, Gypsum: Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

Description

Species: Novacekite, Gypsum

Locality: Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

Dimensions: 11.0 x 5.5 x 4.4 cm, 72 grams

Ex. Greg Boles Collection

Excellent large, quite rich Novacekite specimen from the famous Santa Eulalia District in northern Mexico. Very brightly fluorescent under all wavelengths of UV light. Measures ~60,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Geiger Counter with the 44-9 “pancake probe.” Rare!!