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Wulfenite and Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Wulfenite and Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Wulfenite and Mimetite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 23874
Mineral:Wulfenite and Mimetite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Brown gossan matrix covered with spherical, green mimetite crystal aggregates up to 2.5 mm diameter with thin, bladed wulfenite crystals up to 4 mm. Looks beautiful under magnification. Sensel acquired this in 1955 from Ward's. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R155; Ex. Ward's
Overall Size:9x9x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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