AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Aragonite over Celestine |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 60225 |
Mineral: | Aragonite over Celestine |
Locality: | Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico |
Description: | Lustrous translucent colorless-gray aragonite crystals to 7 mm fully covering a thin translucent blue bladed celestine crystal that is only visible on the bottom surface. Specific gravity test confirmed that this is mostly aragonite. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #820; ex. David M. Shannon (1942-2004) |
Overall Size: | 4x3x3 cm |
Crystals: | 3-7 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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