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Fluorite on Sphalerite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Fluorite on Sphalerite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 21271
Mineral:Fluorite on Sphalerite
Locality:Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Plate of colorless, transparent fluorite crystals on dark sphalerite matrix. The fluorite crystals are cubo-octahedral form in interconnected clusters. Hard to photograph - must be seen in person to be appreciated. Ex. P. Santillo
Overall Size:5.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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