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Vanadinite on Calcite from (San Carlos), Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Vanadinite on Calcite from (San Carlos), Chihuahua, Mexico

Vanadinite on Calcite from (San Carlos), Chihuahua, Mexico

Vanadinite on Calcite from (San Carlos), Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 37785
Mineral:Vanadinite on Calcite
Locality:(San Carlos), Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Orange to brown hexagonal vanadinite crystals up to 2 mm scattered over sparkling colorless calcite crystals up to 5 mm. The crystallization covers front and rear, one side having orange vanadinite, the other brown vanadinite. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:5.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:.5-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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