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Anglesite pseudomorph after Galena from Mex-Tex Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Anglesite pseudomorph after Galena from Mex-Tex Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

Anglesite pseudomorph after Galena from Mex-Tex Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 37665
Mineral:Anglesite pseudomorph after Galena
Locality:Mex-Tex Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Sparkling anglesite pseudomorph after a cubic galena crystal 22 mm across. The anglesite has completely replaced the metallic galena. A shrinkage fracture formed through the center during the alteration process (natural).
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:22 mm pseudo
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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