JH10857 Orange Fluorescing Halite, Mount Gunson, South Australia

Description

Up for bid is a brilliant orange fluorescing Halite (salt) specimen from the Mount Gunson Copper mines in South Australia. This specimen most likely came from the settling ponds, or the flooded open pit, of the West Lagoon mine on the shores of Pernatty Lagoon. The daylight green color is due to the presence of copper based minerals from the mining operation.
Please note that Halite is hygroscopic. This means it will draw moisture out the air which can d the specimen. Most of the damaged Halite specimens I have seen were stored in paper or cardboard. This is especially bad because the paper absorbs the water which can melt the specimen. I live in Southern California and store my specimens in plastic containers and have had zero problems with over a decade and a half of storage. If you live in a very humid environment you will want to store this specimen in a sealed plastic bag with a desiccant (dehydrating agent).
Description: Halite (FL Orange SW)
Location: Mount Gunson Copper mines, , , South Australia, Australia
Size: 5.6" x 2.7" x 2.3"
Weight: 18 oz
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Domestic Shipping
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International Shipping
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