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Rosasite & Calcite

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Rosasite & Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 3 × 3 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.40cm
Weight: 
55.00gr
Description

Velvet rosasite and lustrous calcite contrasting nicely against a grey Ojuela mine limonite matrix a little more solid then normal. Multiple cavities lined with sparkling calcite rhombs some included by minor rosasite, some clear. In very good condition for a soft rosasite from a recent discovery made in 2018. Good rosasite does not come often from the location. Free shipping.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Rosasite

Formula: 
(Cu,Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
4.5
Type Locality: 
Rosas Mine, Narcao, Carbonia-Iglesias Province, Sardinia, Italy

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White