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Calcite over Limonite Stalactites from El Potosi Mine, Level 16, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite over Limonite Stalactites from El Potosi Mine, Level 16, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite over Limonite Stalactites from El Potosi Mine, Level 16, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 21950
Mineral:Calcite over Limonite Stalactites
Locality:El Potosi Mine, Level 16, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Stalactitic formation of brown limonite overgrown with sparkling calcite crystals. The calcite crystals average 1-2 mm but there are two larger crystals on the right side to 14 mm.
Overall Size:12x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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