This quarry is known for exceptional norbergite crystals – but they were not common here. The main crystal (1.4 cm) crystal is not large for the locality, but it is relatively sharp. However, it has one missing tip and some chipped edges. Norbergite crystals are brittle. These particular crystals are actually tougher than most, but they were completely embedded in calcite. and purely mechanical extraction resulted in some damage.

The crystals have not been analyzed. The norbergergite ID is based on the bright yellow fluorescence. Over the years, there has been considerable controversy regarding norbergite vs chondrodite in the area quarries. Currently, expert opinion is that fluorescent material is norbergite. Probably there are exceptions.

Hand-held, the crystals will look darker (redder) and not so translucent. Strong lighting made the crystals look lighter than they are.

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