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Photo by Thomas Spann

Aurichalcite in Calcite

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Aurichalcite in calcite, 7.4 cm, from the Ojuela mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Photo: Thomas Spann.

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Species
Aurichalcite, CalciteAbout Aurichalcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Mexico, Durango, Ojuela MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 94

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Aurichalcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Aurichalcite
blue to blue-green acicular sprays with silky luster; fragile, prized by collectors; notable localities include Ojuela, Kelly, Tsumeb.
Aurichalcite
Regional guide
Aurichalcite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mexico
, from Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mexico — vivid blue-green acicular tufts on rusty gossan; prized for color, texture, and iconic locality specimens.