Limonite-after-Calcite with Calcite
specimen number:
3151062
location:
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
description:
Blocky crystals of what were once calcite to 1.2 cm in size now replaced by limonite with the sugary coating of bluish green either malachite or rosasite. A second generation of colorless clear calcite crystals present as well. In good condition.
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