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Aurichalcite and Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Aurichalcite and Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Aurichalcite and Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 20792
Mineral:Aurichalcite and Smithsonite
Locality:Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Large specimen of gossan box-work matrix completely covered on all surfaces with lime-green smithsonite microcrystals and blue-green, needle-like aurichalcite crystals up to 4 mm. One cavity runs completely through the length of the specimen. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:13x11x6 cm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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