Hydrozincite Balls with Limonite
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
Hydrozincite forms in the oxidation zones of zinc deposits as masses or crusts. This is a large and very rich specimen from Mapimi that is actually quite attractive, where little snowy balls of the mineral have formed in shallow recesses in a contrasting matrix of Limonite. Ex. Stoudt Collection.
Locality
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mun. de Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Dimensions
10.8 x 8.2 x 5.8 cm.
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