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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 37603 |
| Mineral: | Amarantite, Chalcanthite, Jarosite |
| Locality: | Mina Quetana, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile |
| Description: | Superb crystals of red-brown transparent amarantite in radiating aggregates of bladed crystals. Blue green chalcanthite have grown between the amarantite crystals. Minor yellow jarosite microcrystals are also visible when viewed under magnification. |
| Overall Size: | 4.5x3x2 cm |
| Crystals: | .5-1.2 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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