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Schmitterite with Emmonsite from Bambolla Mine, Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico (Type Locality for Schmitterite)

 
Schmitterite with Emmonsite from Bambolla Mine, Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico (Type Locality for Schmitterite)

Schmitterite with Emmonsite from Bambolla Mine, Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico (Type Locality for Schmitterite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 51211
Mineral:Schmitterite with Emmonsite
Locality:Bambolla Mine, Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico (Type Locality for Schmitterite)
Description:Pale-yellow pearly schmitterite microcrystals with translucent green emmonsite crystals on brown matrix mounted in a micromount box. Nalle was friends with Bill Henderson, noted micromounter, who probably mounted the specimen. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:12x7x7 mm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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