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Calcite over Aurichalcite

Calcite over Aurichalcite

sold
Locality
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Minerals
Calcite, Aurichalcite
Dimensions
4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Size class
Miniature
SID
MK177

Vug in Limonite containing a single, glassy transparent Calcite crystal partially covering a spray of blue Aurichalcite crystals. The needle-like Aurichalcite can bee seen through the Calcite and the tips of the Aurichalcite extend out the top of the Calcite. There are also some small (1mm) unidentified octahedral crystals present in the vug.