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Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, Ojo Caliente, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, Ojo Caliente, Zacatecas, Mexico

Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, Ojo Caliente, Zacatecas, Mexico

Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, Ojo Caliente, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 43980
Mineral:Mimetite
Locality:Bilbao Mine, Ojo Caliente, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Translucent yellow-orange mimetite crystals in botryoidal, finger-shaped aggregates up to 12 mm high. The mimetite aggregates have a whitish surface coating with dark Mn-oxides. An aggregate on the rear is incomplete, and shows bright orange interior.
Overall Size:7x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm fingers
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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