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Calcite on Sphalerite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite on Sphalerite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite on Sphalerite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite on Sphalerite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 42609
Mineral:Calcite on Sphalerite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Translucent colorless scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 50 mm long on lustrous dark sphalerite crystals up to 15 mm across plus minor yellow metallic chalcopyrite crystals up to 2 mm. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5777; originally acquired in 1983
Overall Size:8x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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