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Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 38636
Mineral:Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Classic assemblage of Naica minerals: first to form was dark sphalerite crystals up to 15 mm, overgrown with slender colorless quartz crystals up to 4 mm and yellow metallic pyrite crystals up to 3 mm. Last to form were 1 mm colorless calcite crystals.
Overall Size:12x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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