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Aurichalcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Aurichalcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite from Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 64475
Mineral:Aurichalcite
Locality:Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Colorful specimen of vivid blue-green aurichalcite crystals on brown limonite gossan. When viewed under magnification the aurichalcite crystals observed to be transparent acicular crystals in radiating tufts. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection #672
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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