AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Calcite (Mn-rich), Fluorite, Sphalerite, Galena, Pyrite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Calcite (Mn-rich), Fluorite, Sphalerite, Galena, Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite (Mn-rich), Fluorite, Sphalerite, Galena, Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite (Mn-rich), Fluorite, Sphalerite, Galena, Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite (Mn-rich), Fluorite, Sphalerite, Galena, Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 46210
Mineral:Calcite (Mn-rich), Fluorite, Sphalerite, Galena, Pyrite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Pale-pink transparent calcite crystals to 4 mm (pink color is caused by manganese impurities) on lustrous transparent colorless cubic fluorite crystals to 4 mm, with translucent red-brown sphalerite crystals to 4 mm plus minor galena and pyrite. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;