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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 65150 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Mina El Refugio, Choix District, Sinaloa, Mexico |
| Description: | Translucent blue to bluish-gray smithsonite crystal layer 4-5 mm thick completely covering one face of gray matrix. The smithsonite crystals have a satin-like luster caused by microscopic subparallel crystal faces on the surfaces. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1811 |
| Overall Size: | 10x5.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 4-5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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