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Aurichalcite from Santa Rita Shaft, near Mina Ojuela, Durango, Mexico

 
Aurichalcite from Santa Rita Shaft, near Mina Ojuela, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite from Santa Rita Shaft, near Mina Ojuela, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite from Santa Rita Shaft, near Mina Ojuela, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 39285
Mineral:Aurichalcite
Locality:Santa Rita Shaft, near Mina Ojuela, Durango, Mexico
Description:Rounded aggregates of velvety blue-green aurichalcite on brown limonite gossan. The velvety appearance is caused by the densely packed fine acicular crystals - looks beautiful under magnification. Note the old labels mistakenly listed the locality. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #11426
Overall Size:8x5x1 cm
Crystals:0.2-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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