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Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico

 
Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico

Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico

Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 55139
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico
Description:Botryoidal translucent blue-gray smithsonite crystals with satin-like luster caused by microscopic parallel crystal faces on the surfaces. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu; ex. Fraziers in 1970
Overall Size:7.5x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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