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Quartz pseudomorphs after Danburite from Mina San Bartolo, Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Danburite from Mina San Bartolo, Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Quartz pseudomorphs after Danburite from Mina San Bartolo, Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 19016
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Danburite
Locality:Mina San Bartolo, Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Description:White quartz epimorphs after danburite crystals up to 3 cm long. Several of the epimorphs are broken showing the hollow interior where the danburite was originally. An unusual specimen for pseudomorph collectors.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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