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Smithsonite on Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Smithsonite on Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite on Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite on Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 48200
Mineral:Smithsonite on Aurichalcite
Locality:Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Translucent blue-gray smithsonite crystals in a 15 mm elongated grouping with satin luster overgrown on bright blue-green aurichalcite crystal rosettes to 1 mm on limonite gossan. Ex. Tony Otero
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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