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Smithsonite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Smithsonite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 35556
Mineral:Smithsonite and Aurichalcite
Locality:Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Translucent blue-green (a.k.a. Kelly Blue) smithsonite crystals in hemispherical formations to 17 mm across overgrown on blue-green aurichalcite crystals to 1 mm covering brown matrix. Acquired ca. 1993
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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