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Smithsonite from Mina El Refugio, Choix District, Sinaloa, Mexico

 
Smithsonite from Mina El Refugio, Choix District, Sinaloa, Mexico

Smithsonite from Mina El Refugio, Choix District, Sinaloa, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 55740
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Mina El Refugio, Choix District, Sinaloa, Mexico
Description:Translucent pink botryoidal smithsonite with concave impressions on the underside where the smithsonite crystallized over another mineral that dissolved away. The smithsonite crystal surfaces have minute crystal faces and a silky luster.
Overall Size:8.5x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm layers
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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