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Plattnerite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Plattnerite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Plattnerite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Plattnerite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 50967
Mineral:Plattnerite with Calcite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Prismatic black-brown plattnerite crystals to 0.5 mm over transparent gray calcite crystals to 1.5 mm on brown limonite gossan. The rear has a small cavity filled with intersecting platy white calcite crystals to 5 mm. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #554a; originally acquired in 1987
Overall Size:12x7x6 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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