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Apophyllite on Pyrite from Mina Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Apophyllite on Pyrite from Mina Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

Apophyllite on Pyrite from Mina Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

Apophyllite on Pyrite from Mina Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 39516
Mineral:Apophyllite on Pyrite
Locality:Mina Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Heavy mass of crystallized metallic pyrite (cubic crystals up to 5 mm across) with overgrowth of white apophyllite crystals up to 8 mm. Some apophyllite crystals have slight limonite staining. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #6144
Overall Size:11x10x5 cm
Crystals:0.5-8.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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