Aurichalcite-in-Calcite
specimen number:
3151135
location:
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
description:
Very pretty combination specimen with glassy colorless gemmy crystals of calcite to 1.5 cm in size over the top of a blue crystallized aurichalcite matrix. Some of the calcite show inclusions of aurichalcite as well. An old specimen, this dates to 1968. In fine condition.
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