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Copper and Calcite from Mina La Bufa, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Copper and Calcite from Mina La Bufa, Chihuahua, Mexico

Copper and Calcite from Mina La Bufa, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 39324
Mineral:Copper and Calcite
Locality:Mina La Bufa, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Transparent colorless scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 15 mm long with green-tarnished native copper crystals up to 1 mm long. The copper crystals are also included within the calcite where they did not tarnish and have bright metallic surfaces.
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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