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Sphalerite on Quartz
Sphalerite on Quartz
Shuikoushan Lead/Zinc Mine, Chaling, Hunan Province, China
Beryl var. Aquamarine
Beryl var. Aquamarine
Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province, Vietnam
Garnet var. Hessonite
Garnet var. Hessonite
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Apophyllite with Scolecite
Apophyllite with Scolecite
Jalisgoan, near Jalgoan, Maharashtra State, India
Adamite on Limonite
Adamite on Limonite
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Smithsonite
Smithsonite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Wulfenite with Mimetite on Limonite

Wulfenite with Mimetite on Limonite

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Locality
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Minerals
Goethite, Mimetite, Wulfenite
Dimensions
11 x 7 x 5 cm
Size class
Cabinet
SID
WULFENITE2

Wulfenites as well as Mimetite specimens were mined about 2 years ago at the Ojuela mine, following a prolonged draught that lowered the water table low enough to allow mining in these previously flooded zones. Since then there have been production issues due to re-flooding, as well as cartel activity in the area. Even when they were producing, this was a fine example of the wulfenites found at the time. They are forming on top of green Mimetite (most obvious in third pic). The crystals appear a little more orangy in incandescent light, but are bright and glassy regardless.  It's in great condition overall with a small touch of damage on the lower bottom right side (not visible when displayed).  I can include a stand if requested.

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