Mina Ojuela mix with Sulfur, Pyrite and Calcite from Mapimí in Mexico – 1 unique flat
This collection brings together a wide range of specimens from the famous Mina Ojuela near Mapimí, Mexico. It includes bright yellow Sulfur on matrix, metallic cubic crystals of Pyrite, and white to transparent Calcite crystals in various forms. The combination of vivid colors and diverse crystal textures gives this set a high level of visual variety.
Mina Ojuela is one of the classic localities for secondary minerals from the oxidation zone. In addition to copper and zinc minerals, Sulfur, Pyrite and Calcite also occur there in distinctive forms. Sulfur crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and often appears as bright yellow crusts or aggregates. Pyrite, a common sulfide mineral, typically forms in cubes, while Calcite is appreciated for its wide range of crystal habits and high transparency. This flat offers a representative glimpse into the mineralogical richness of this world-renowned locality.