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Smithsonite with Hemimorphite from San Antonio Mine, Level 8, Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Smithsonite with Hemimorphite from San Antonio Mine, Level 8, Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico

Smithsonite with Hemimorphite from San Antonio Mine, Level 8, Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 51964
Mineral:Smithsonite with Hemimorphite
Locality:San Antonio Mine, Level 8, Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Translucent green smithsonite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 10 mm across on brown limonite gossan with colorless hemimorphite crystals to 3 mm. The surfaces of the smithsonite are composed of many smaller crystal faces giving a satin luster.
Overall Size:24x18x16 mm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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