Mimetite replacing Wulfenite
specimen number:
9851129
location:
San Francisco mine, Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Platy crystals of wulfenite measuring to 1.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix and in the process of being replaced by yellow crystallized mimetite. Some damage present as seen. Interesting pseudomorph specimen from this classic locality.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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