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Wulfenite, Mimetite, Willemite from San Francisco Mine, Cerro Prieto, north of Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 45448
Mineral:	Wulfenite, Mimetite, Willemite
Locality:	San Francisco Mine, Cerro Prieto, north of Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico
Description:	Transparent orange thin wulfenite crystals to 14 mm scattered on all sides of willemite-rich gossan with orange mimetite microcrystals. The best wulfenite crystals are in shallow cavities where they are protected from damage.
Overall Size:	9x6x5 cm
Crystals:	micro to 14 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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