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Tridymite from Cerro San Cristobal, near Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico (Type Locality for Tridymite)

 
Tridymite from Cerro San Cristobal, near Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico (Type Locality for Tridymite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 11173
Mineral:Tridymite
Locality:Cerro San Cristobal, near Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico (Type Locality for Tridymite)
Description:Vial filled with ten specimens of tridymite, a polymorph of quartz, from the type locality. Under magnification individual crystals are visible. Could be mounted into separate mounts. Ex. J. Weigand collection
Overall Size:5-15 mm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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