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Aurichalcite and Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Aurichalcite and Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite and Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 25839
Mineral:Aurichalcite and Calcite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Vivid, blue-green crystals of aurichalcite with transparent, colorless calcite crystals on limonite gossan matrix. Looks beautiful under magnification: sprays of lustrous, needle-like crystals. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #157
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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