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Mimetite with Wulfenite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

 
Mimetite with Wulfenite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Mimetite with Wulfenite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Mimetite with Wulfenite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Mimetite with Wulfenite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 50055
Mineral:Mimetite with Wulfenite
Locality:Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico
Description:Translucent green mimetite crystals in spherical aggregates to 5 mm lining many complex cavities on all sides of the specimen. Scattered throughout are lustrous blocky yellow wulfenite crystals to 4 mm and translucent pale-brown calcite crystals to 2 mm. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #579; ex. Bruce Museum (Stamford, Ct.) in 1989
Overall Size:12x8x7 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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