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Chihuahua
Naica Mine
Crystal locality Documented siteProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and minerals
Coins and tokensAlso reported: plus galena.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0), West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service, Amy Downes, (CC BY-SA 2.0).
Why this spot
Tertiary hydrothermal
One of the most famous mineral localities on Earth. Do not attempt access; buy documented specimens from reputable dealers.
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