Hydroxylapatite-pseudomorph
specimen number:
2501001
location:
Astillero Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
description:
A very good thumbnail sized example of what was once referred to as forbesite. Bladed crystals of a previous unknown mineral, sometimes suggested to be gypsum or hemimorphite, forming a 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm cluster and completely replaced by hydroxylapatite. Complete all-around, in excellent condition. Shipping weight: 0.05 pounds. Ex Marcus Origlieri collection.
Size: 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: Marcus Origlieri
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Size: 13.0 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)