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Quartz pseudomorphs after Wulfenite with Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Wulfenite with Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Quartz pseudomorphs after Wulfenite with Calcite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 46744
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Wulfenite with Calcite
Locality:Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico
Description:Translucent colorless to limonite-stained calcite crystals to 6 mm across on colorless quartz pseudomorphs after bladed wulfenite crystals to 7 mm. Around the edges, where fresh surfaces are exposed, thin wulfenite crystals are visible in the centers. Ex. Robert P. Bates (1926-2008) collection #753
Overall Size:26x16x8 mm
Crystals:0.5-6.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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