Feb 2, 2016
Mineral Specimen - Aragonite - Potosi Mine, Charcas, San Louis Potosi, Mexico - Geology - NearEarthExploration
3 1/2" x 1 3/4", 8.8cm x 4.5cm. A delightful cabinet specimen of Aragonite crystals (a Carbonate of Calcium) from the Potosi Mine in Charcas, Mexico. Brilliant snow-white crystals stacked upon each other -- no matrix at all. This habit of Aragonite is frequently referred to as 'Cave Calcite', and makes for a spectacular example of crystallization in any display of mineral specimens. Specimen comes labeled, ready for your display.