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Vanadinite and Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Vanadinite and Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

Vanadinite and Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 34934
Mineral:Vanadinite and Calcite
Locality:Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Orange vanadinite crystals are transparent colorless calcite crystals on white matrix. The vanadinite and calcite grew simultaneously resulting in the vanadinite both on the surface and included inside the transparent calcite. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:.2-1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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