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Volborthite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Volborthite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Volborthite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Volborthite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 68978
Mineral:Volborthite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Elongated group of bladed dark olive-green volborthite crystals with remnants of matrix on the bottom. Volborthite is a rare hydrated copper vanadate and is not commonly available as crystals — until this new find from Milpillas. Collected ca. 2015
Overall Size:11x4x4 mm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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