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Wulfenite (pseudo-scalenohedral crystals) from Villa Ahumada, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Wulfenite (pseudo-scalenohedral crystals) from Villa Ahumada, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Wulfenite (pseudo-scalenohedral crystals) from Villa Ahumada, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 20909
Mineral:Wulfenite (pseudo-scalenohedral crystals)
Locality:Villa Ahumada, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Orange-brown wulfenite crystals with elongated, pseudo-scalenohedral crystals up to 18 mm long. The rare crystal form (highly sought-after by collectors) is due to dominant, second order dipyramidal n(101) faces. Minor damage. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:7.5x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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