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

Description

Species: Novacekite, Gypsum

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

Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.3 x 3.6 cm, 192 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!!