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Calcite on Calcite from West Camp, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite on Calcite from West Camp, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 25221
Mineral:Calcite on Calcite
Locality:West Camp, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Two generations of calcite with minor limonite overgrowth. The first generation are up to 3 cm, chocolate-brown crystals; the second generation is translucent, yellow calcite. Some areas fluoresce orange under UV illumination. Scattered damage.
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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