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Smithsonite Psm Baryte

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Smithsonite Psm Baryte

Pseudomorph

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Description
Locality: 
Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico, United States of America
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 4.3 × 2.1 cm
Description

A matrix of bladed baryte crystals coated by a crust of light blue rounded crystals of smithsonite. This pseudomorph is a true perimorph, cause both minerals are still present. We highlight here the locality, cause this kind of pseudomorphs were found in limited amounts at the Kelly Mine.

Acquired in 1974, it is an Ex. Gerard Vogel specimen; Ex. Iván Blanco collection.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Smithsonite

Formula: 
ZnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

Baryte

Formula: 
BaSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White

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