Specimen #2178

Name: Calcite Crystals Included with Malachite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 11 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm

Weight: 269

Acquired: 2010-11-28

Source: Hummingbird Minerals

Label: N

Comment: Beautiful specimen (more so in person) of gemmy Calcite crystals with an emerald green color due to micro-inclusions of Malachite.

Minerals: Calcite (CaCO₃) Malachite (Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂)

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Calcite Crystals Included with Malachite, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico - 11 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm