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Rosasite on Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Rosasite on Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Rosasite on Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 14787
Mineral:Rosasite on Calcite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Elongated plate almost completely coated with bright green 1 mm rosasite crystals. Under the rosasite, and visible in a few places are gray calcite crystals. The rosasite looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL 42
Overall Size:12x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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