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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 24758 |
| Mineral: | Mimetite |
| Locality: | Puit IX, Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco |
| Description: | Sparkling crystals of yellow mimetite on limonite gossan matrix. The mimetite crystals cover the front and top of the specimen. Two habits: elongated single crystals, as well as rosette-like aggregates up to 6 mm diameter. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL989; ex. V. Yount |
| Overall Size: | 9x8x5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-10 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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