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Aragonite-Calcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Aragonite-Calcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aragonite-Calcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aragonite-Calcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aragonite-Calcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 57512
Mineral:Aragonite-Calcite
Locality:Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent white calcite-aragonite crystals with elongated scalenohedral form that fluoresce white under SW UV illumination. Calcite and aragonite are both calcium carbonate and are both probably present within single crystals.
Overall Size:6.5x5x5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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