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Aragonite with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Aragonite with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Aragonite with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Aragonite with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Aragonite with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Aragonite with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aragonite with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 64419
Mineral:Aragonite with Calcite
Locality:Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Pristine translucent white aragonite crystals in arborescent-dendritic formations commonly known as Flos Ferri. Small calcite crystals in radiating aggregates are overgrown on the aragonite in a few places. Portions fluoresce green under UV illumination. Ex. Morse collection
Overall Size:11x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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