Dragon Minerals - March 26, 2026 Update

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01439: Dolomite (Manganoan?), Gypsum variety Selenite, Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite - $24
Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
Small cabinet - 7.0 x 5.6 x 4.0 cm
120 grams
Fluorescent (LW/SW)
Specimen status: Available
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A cluster of opaque dolomite crystals (not calcite; verified by sluggish reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid) to 2.9 cm is associated with abundant, transparent gypsum needles to about 1 cm and nondescript, brassy to dull chalcopyrite. The dolomite has overgrown a matrix rich in massive sphalerite, and displays red fluorescence under both longwave UV (blacklight) and shortwave UV (so this is manganoan dolomite...?). Very nice condition.







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