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Celestine with Gypsum from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Celestine with Gypsum from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

Celestine with Gypsum from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

Celestine with Gypsum from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 26813
Mineral:Celestine with Gypsum
Locality:Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous transparent blue-gray celestine (celestite) crystal with overgrowth of white gypsum. The celestine crystals grew in a dense layer resulting in terminations on one end, and crystallization patterns (contacts) on the sides and bottom. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection; collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:24x22x18 mm
Crystals:24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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