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Calcite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Calcite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 16101
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Large cluster of translucent, colorless calcite crystals. The specimen has been cleaned with dilute acid masking the surface very lustrous and undamaged, though slightly rounded. Acquired in 1970 from Harry Sering. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G908
Overall Size:16x12x5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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