Creedite with Fluorite

Creedite with Fluorite

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Locality
Abasolo Mine, Navidad, Durango, Mexico
Minerals
Creedite, Fluorite
Dimensions
10.5 x 6 x 6 cm
Size class
Cabinet
SID
CREEDITE5

Two joined balls, both are bright and lustrous, with a little fluorite on the side. Great condition. 

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Although the mineral Creedite is common, excellent examples are not. It's in fine condition, esp. since virtually all creedites are damaged (many occur on the ceiling of the mine and have to be pried loose with a pole and then hopefully caught as they fall (like spiked coconuts falling - yikes!). Creedites are found in a highly mineralized clay (that affects their color), within a Breccia Pipe, that had injected hot solution that later crystallized as Creedite. Mining these is fraught with danger, as cave-ins are quite common, and have finished recent production (according to Mike New).