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Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 20718
Mineral:Vanadinite on Calcite
Locality:Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Compact mass of elongated, colorless calcite crystals up to 4.5 cm long with scattered crystals of olive-colored vanadinite up to 11 mm on the terminations. The vanadinite crystals have depressed centers in each termination. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:6x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:2-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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