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Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

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

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 78133
Mineral:Aragonite
Locality:Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Elongated cluster of translucent tan-to-white aragonite crystals in plumose aggregates to 12 mm across. The aragonite crystals fluoresce white under LW-SW ultraviolet illumination. Collected ca. 1985. Originally acquired at the bankruptcy auction of Astro Gallery of Gems
Overall Size:9x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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