Calcite with Aurichalcite
specimen number:
8601048
location:
Graphic mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA
description:
Classic New Mexico specimen with colorless translucent crystals of calcite to almost 1.0 cm in size over the top of this matrix with sky-blue acicular crystallized aurichalcite. This appears to be goethite replacing a scalenohedral calcite, then coated with aurichalcite and calcite. Very slight micro-chipping present but still in good condition. Shows well all around.
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Calcite):
Calcite — Kosovo
Origin: Trepca, Mitrovica, Kosovo
Number: (2113148)
Size: 7.5 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Calcite — China
Origin: Tien Shan mine, Caoxi, Longyan, Fujian, China
Number: (9506393)
Size: 10.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Calcite — Missouri
Origin: Pelican Mine, Joplin Field, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA
Number: (9744003)
Size: 12.0 x 9.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)

