Quartz (Var: Chalcedony), Danburite

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Locality: Mun. de Charcas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Note: The mineral species Chalcedony is not listed in our database for this locality. This specimen may be misidentified or the mindat list of minerals at this locality may be incomplete.

This specimen is as aethetically interesting as it is mineralogically. The growth of chalcedony over danburite on sphalerite is an interesting paragenesis, but the pale purple color, texture and sculpture make this a very pleasing piece.

Size: 74mm x 57mm x 52mm

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Photo added: 31st Jul 2006

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