Specimen #1014

Name: Smithsonite with Aurichalcite and Limonite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Level 8, San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 6.7 x 4 x 3.6 cm

Weight: 139

Acquired: 2008-11-24

Source: Trinity: Keith Hayes

Label: N

Comment: Santa Eulalia is a famous mining district in Mexico. One of the minerals it is famous for is its beautful cuprian smithsonite. This specimen has green crystals to 0.8 cm. There are some small balls of intense blue aurichalcite. This material is from the 8th level of the San Antonio mine. Good specimens are found periodically when this area is worked.

Minerals: Aurichalcite ((Zn,Cu)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆) Limonite Smithsonite (ZnCO₃)

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Smithsonite with Aurichalcite and Limonite, Level 8, San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico - 6.7 x 4 x 3.6 cm