Specimen #2420
Name: Conichalcite
Type: Mineral
Locality: Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Favorite? N
Fluorescent? N
Size: 6.7 x 4.6 x 1.7 cm
Weight: 47
Acquired: 2012-03-29
Source: Arkenstone Auction
Label: N
Comment: A thin slab of matrix is host to a druse of lustrous crystals of conichalcite, an uncommon calcium, copper arsenate. The crystals exhibit a rich forest green color. Unusual, and somewhat rare old Mexican material. Ex Joe Budd Collection
Minerals: Conichalcite (CaCu(AsO4)(OH))
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