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Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 68605
Mineral:Brochantite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Small plate of lustrous transparent green acicular brochantite crystals intermixed with remnants of contrasting white clay. The fibrous structure of the brochantite crystals give them a chatoyant luster.
Overall Size:3.5x2x1 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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