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Silver and Calcite from La Noria Mine, San Panteon de la Noria, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Silver and Calcite from La Noria Mine, San Panteon de la Noria, Zacatecas, Mexico

Silver and Calcite from La Noria Mine, San Panteon de la Noria, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 33214
Mineral:Silver and Calcite
Locality:La Noria Mine, San Panteon de la Noria, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Spongy rounded aggregates up to 4 mm across of silver crystals on colorless calcite crystals up to 3 mm. Under magnification the silver shows two different crystal habits - small arborescent crystals and larger striated crystals.
Overall Size:6.5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:.2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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