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Wulfenite and Mimetite on Calcite from Ahumada Mine, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Wulfenite and Mimetite on Calcite from Ahumada Mine, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Wulfenite and Mimetite on Calcite from Ahumada Mine, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 44966
Mineral:Wulfenite and Mimetite on Calcite
Locality:Ahumada Mine, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Translucent orange blocky wulfenite crystals to 3 mm across coating one face of banded calcite formation. Tapered prismatic brown mimetite crystals to 1 mm long are between the wulfenite crystals. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:3x2x2 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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