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Vanadinite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Vanadinite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

Vanadinite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 37743
Mineral:Vanadinite
Locality:Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous yellow-brown vanadinite crystals covering all surfaces of gray matrix. The largest vanadinite crystals show hoppered-growth (cavernous terminations). Excellent color and luster. For more information see Mineralogical Record Nov.-Dec. 2008. Ex. J. McEwen collection #607
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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