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Calcite on Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Level 4, Caballerises Area, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Calcite on Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Level 4, Caballerises Area, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Calcite on Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Level 4, Caballerises Area, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 41270
Mineral:Calcite on Cuprian Adamite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Level 4, Caballerises Area, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Colorless transparent calcite crystals up to 15 mm long with vivid green cuprian (copper-rich) adamite crystals up to 1 mm lining a cavity in limonite gossan. The adamite looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) collection #385
Overall Size:7x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:0.5-15.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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