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Aragonite on Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

 
Aragonite on Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Aragonite on Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Aragonite on Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Aragonite on Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aragonite on Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 42909
Mineral:Aragonite on Calcite
Locality:Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico
Description:Pristine white aragonite and calcite cluster fully crystallized all around with only a single attachment point on the bottom. The specimen was originally collected in 1971 and fluoresces green under UV illumination. Ex. Frech collection #3
Overall Size:12x8x7 cm
Crystals:1-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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