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Celestine and Calcite from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Celestine and Calcite from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

Celestine and Calcite from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Celestine and Calcite from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 41464
Mineral:Celestine and Calcite
Locality:Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Translucent blue celestine (celestite) crystals up to 3 mm intergrown with translucent colorless calcite crystals up to 5 mm in rounded aggregates.
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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