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Aurichalcite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Aurichalcite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 26050
Mineral:Aurichalcite with Calcite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Pocket in gossan matrix lined with blue-green aurichalcite crystals and brownish calcite crystals overgrown on the aurichalcite. Looks beautiful under magnification - sprays of needle-like crystals in spherical aggregates. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #174
Overall Size:10x7x4 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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