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Celestine in stalactitic Calcite from Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 76846
Mineral:	Celestine in stalactitic Calcite
Locality:	Mojina Mine, 5.6 km SW of Constitución, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:	Lustrous transparent blue-gray celestine (celestite) crystals intergrown in a stalactitic formation of translucent white calcite that fluoresces under SW-LW UV illumination. The faces of the celestine crystals are parallel, part of a common crystal. Ex. John Pitfick (?-1969) private collection #695; collected ca. 1950
Overall Size:	6x3x3 cm
Crystals:	5-10 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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