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Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 19012
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Pocket lined with lustrous calcite crystals. The outer zones of the calcite are water-clear, the inner zones have blood-red phantom due to inclusions of another mineral (hematite?). Beautiful specimen,
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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