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Wulfenite and Mimetite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Wulfenite and Mimetite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Wulfenite and Mimetite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Wulfenite and Mimetite from Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 51926
Mineral:Wulfenite and Mimetite
Locality:Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent orange wulfenite crystals to 8 mm with yellow-green mimetite microcrystals. The wulfenite crystals have deep-orange centers with lighter-orange outer faces. Minor willemite on the rear fluoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:35x25x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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