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Calcite with Sphalerite and Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite with Sphalerite and Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite with Sphalerite and Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite with Sphalerite and Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 56084
Mineral:Calcite with Sphalerite and Pyrite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Large rhombohedral translucent white calcite crystals to 28 mm with transparent brown sphalerite crystals to 0.5 mm and yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 0.2 mm in one area of the calcite.
Overall Size:9x7.5x4 cm
Crystals:0.1-28.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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