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Aurichalcite and Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Aurichalcite and Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite and Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite and Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 12447
Mineral:Aurichalcite and Calcite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Colorful specimen of vivid, blue-green aurichalcite with overgrowth of transparent calcite (similar to Mineralogical Record vol. 34 #5 p. 59, figure 77). The aurichalcite formed over limonite gossan in radiating, bladed crystals. Beautiful.
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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