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Dimensions: 6.27 x 5.53 x 3.64 cm Weight: 2.2 oz (65 g) Locality: Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico Mineral(s): Aragonite (iron coating) This natural Aragonite specimen features orange to colorless crystal growth with a vitreous to silky luster. The orange color comes from an unknown inclusion which could be Iron or Cinnabar. The specimen displays delicate branching and radiating crystal formations with a textured surface, making it an attractive addition to any mineral collection. Santa Eulalia material is well known for its sculptural cave-grown habits and intricate crystal development. ABOUT Santa Eulalia is one of Mexico's most famous mineral localities, producing exceptional specimens from its historic mining district. Aragonite is a calcium carbonate mineral that commonly forms in caves and hydrothermal environments, where mineral-rich water deposits crystals over time. Specimens from Santa Eulalia are especially prized for their distinctive branching, stalactitic, and coral-like growth habits, making them favorites among mineral collectors worldwide.