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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 50642
Mineral:Aragonite-Calcite
Locality:Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Sparkling white crystallized aragonite-calcite fully crystallized on all surfaces except the bottom point of attachment. Aragonite and calcite are both polymorphs of CaCO3 and are likely both present in the specimen. Fluorescent green under UV.
Overall Size:9x8.5x5 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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