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Mimetite and Wulfenite from San Francisco Mine, Cerro Prieto, north of Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico

 
Mimetite and Wulfenite from San Francisco Mine, Cerro Prieto, north of Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico

Mimetite and Wulfenite from San Francisco Mine, Cerro Prieto, north of Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 41339
Mineral:Mimetite and Wulfenite
Locality:San Francisco Mine, Cerro Prieto, north of Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Translucent yellow mimetite microcrystals coating matrix with transparent yellow wulfenite crystals to 3 mm. Looks beautiful under magnification. For more information see article: Famous Mineral Localities - San Francisco Mine in Min Rec. v.35, #6, p.41.
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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