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Hematite, Quartz, Calcite from Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Hematite, Quartz, Calcite from Zacatecas, Mexico

Hematite, Quartz, Calcite from Zacatecas, Mexico

Hematite, Quartz, Calcite from Zacatecas, Mexico

Hematite, Quartz, Calcite from Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 45030
Mineral:Hematite, Quartz, Calcite
Locality:Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Platy dark metallic hematite crystals in rosette-shaped aggregates up to 6 mm diameter on lustrous colorless quartz crystals to 4 mm long. Much of the quartz is overgrown with tan-colored calcite microcrystals. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #22157; ex. Andrew G. Toussaint (1906-1974); ex. Thurstons
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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