Smithsonite-after-Calcite
specimen number:
3151307
location:
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
description:
Sparkling crystallized smithsonite replacing previous large scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 4.0 cm in size, now leaving nothing but an empty hollow cast. Classic pseudomorph specimen for this locality in excellent condition.
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