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Hydrozincite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Hydrozincite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Hydrozincite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 16710
Mineral:Hydrozincite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Thin plate of limonite gossan matrix coated both sides with acicular white hydrozincite crystals up to 3 mm with minor hemimorphite. Fluoresces blue-white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x3.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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