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Calcite on Sphalerite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite on Sphalerite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite on Sphalerite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 553
Mineral:Calcite on Sphalerite
Locality:Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Hemispherical white calcite crystal rosettes up to 13 mm on lustrous black sphalerite crystals up to 10 mm and brassy pyrite crystals up to 4 mm. Very showy specimen. Ex Doris J. Biggs Collection
Overall Size:13x8x5cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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