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Wulfenite on Calcite and Vanadinite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Wulfenite on Calcite and Vanadinite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Wulfenite on Calcite and Vanadinite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 43654
Mineral:Wulfenite on Calcite and Vanadinite
Locality:Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous brown blocky wulfenite crystals up to 8 mm across on white calcite crystals to 3 mm that are coated with brown arsenic-rich vanadinite microcrystals. The cluster sits upright nicely without support. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection
Overall Size:8x8x6 cm
Crystals:micro to 8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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