AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Celestine in Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 27462 |
Mineral: | Celestine in Calcite |
Locality: | Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico |
Description: | Single crystal of blue celestine (celestite) in white calcite matrix. The dense nature of this deposit resulted in crystals growing together (unterminated). The color is internally zoned with areas of deeper blue surrounded by blue-gray. |
Overall Size: | 6x5x3 cm |
Crystals: | 4 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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