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Calcite from Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite from Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite from Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 46308
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Translucent khaki-colored calcite crystals in an arborescent formation with branches of crystals to 50 mm long growing out from a center core. Areas of the calcite fluoresce green under UV illumination. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:11x8x7 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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