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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 65450
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Mina El Refugio, Choix District, Sinaloa, Mexico
Description:Lustrous deep-blue smithsonite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 12 mm diameter lining a shallow cavity in gray matrix. The surfaces of the smithsonite crystal aggregates are composed of many smaller crystal faces giving a satin-like luster. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1341
Overall Size:6.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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