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Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Vanadinite on Calcite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 64523
Mineral:Vanadinite on Calcite
Locality:Apex Mine, San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent orange vanadinite crystals to 3.5 mm on lustrous transparent colorless calcite crystals to 2 mm. The vanadinite are hexagonal prismatic form. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection #1186
Overall Size:25x22x14 mm
Crystals:1-3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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