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Köttigite and Gypsum var. Selenite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

 
Köttigite and Gypsum var. Selenite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Köttigite and Gypsum var. Selenite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 58218
Mineral:Köttigite and Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico
Description:Bladed blue-green köttigite crystals to 2.5 mm in radiating sprays partially included in the surfaces of colorless transparent gypsum crystals to 35 mm. Ex. B. Gaber collection #561; ex. Paul Pohwat collection #286 (Mineral Collection Manager at Smithsonian)
Overall Size:4.5-2.5x2.2 cm
Crystals:1-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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