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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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 65150
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Mina El Refugio, Choix District, Sinaloa, Mexico
Description:Translucent blue to bluish-gray smithsonite crystal layer 4-5 mm thick completely covering one face of gray matrix. The smithsonite crystals have a satin-like luster caused by microscopic subparallel crystal faces on the surfaces. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1811
Overall Size:10x5.5x3 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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