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Wulfenite on Calcite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Wulfenite on Calcite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Wulfenite on Calcite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Wulfenite on Calcite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 15439
Mineral:Wulfenite on Calcite
Locality:Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent orange wulfenite crystals to 11 mm on brown gossan coated with lustrous transparent gray calcite microcrystals. The wulfenite crystals are thin rectangular form with satin luster on the broad faces and vitreous luster on the edges. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #586
Overall Size:24x22x15 mm
Crystals:0.5-11.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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