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Hemimorphite and Plattnerite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Hemimorphite and Plattnerite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Hemimorphite and Plattnerite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 25440
Mineral:Hemimorphite and Plattnerite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Brown gossan matrix coated on the front with translucent hemimorphite crystals up to 6 mm with minor white calcite. The rear of the specimen (not shown) is entirely covered with black plattnerite crystals up to 2 mm. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:10x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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