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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. 68847
Mineral:Brochantite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent dark-green brochantite crystals with hair-like brochantite microcrystals on remnants of light-colored matrix. The brochantite crystals are prismatic form, with striated prism faces and steep chisel-shaped terminations. Collected in 2012-2013
Overall Size:18x18x8 mm
Crystals:micro to 14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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