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Calcite-Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite-Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite-Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite-Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite-Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite-Aragonite from Chihuahua, Mexico

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 80951
Mineral:Calcite-Aragonite
Locality:Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Branching formation of translucent brown calcite-aragonite crystals. Both calcite and aragonite, both forms of calcium carbonate, form at this locality, often within single crystals. The surfaces were cleaned using HCL resulting in melted appearance. Fluoresces yellow-white under LW-SW UV illumination. Ex. Miller #M2623
Overall Size:8x8x6 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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