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Danburite with Calcite from Mina la Aurora, Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

 
Danburite with Calcite from Mina la Aurora, Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Danburite with Calcite from Mina la Aurora, Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 19844
Mineral:Danburite with Calcite
Locality:Mina la Aurora, Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Description:Rich cluster of many danburite crystals up to 4 cm long intergrown with milky calcite crystals (fluorescent) up to 12 mm. Many of the danburite crystals are exposed at the terminations showing glassy crystal faces. Minor nicks in 2 of the crystals.
Overall Size:5x5x5 cm
Crystals:4-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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