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Cerussite on Pyrite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Cerussite on Pyrite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Cerussite on Pyrite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Cerussite on Pyrite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Cerussite on Pyrite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Cerussite on Pyrite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Cerussite on Pyrite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 78720
Mineral:Cerussite on Pyrite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Translucent gray cerussite crystals to 6 mm on lustrous yellow-metallic cubic pyrite crystals to 3 mm. The cerussite crystals are twinned at 60° angles resulting in V-shaped groups. Cerussite, a lead carbonate, is uncommon at this famous mine.
Overall Size:5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-6.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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