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Brochantite from Potrerillos, Cordillera Domeyko, Atacama, Chile

 
Brochantite from Potrerillos, Cordillera Domeyko, Atacama, Chile

Brochantite from Potrerillos, Cordillera Domeyko, Atacama, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 21103
Mineral:Brochantite
Locality:Potrerillos, Cordillera Domeyko, Atacama, Chile
Description:Dark brown matrix with colorful crystals of green brochantite in a shallow cavity. The brochantite crystals are long, tapering, hair-like crystals. Looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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