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Smithsonite over Calcite from Arizona

 
Smithsonite over Calcite from Arizona

Smithsonite over Calcite from Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 61674
Mineral:Smithsonite over Calcite
Locality:Arizona
Description:Botryoidal 12 mm thick layer of brown smithsonite over translucent brown calcite. The surfaces of the smithsonite crystals have a silky appearance caused by microscopic subparallel crystal faces.
Overall Size:6x6x2.5 cm
Crystals:12 mm layer
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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