AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Conichalcite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Conichalcite from El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico

 
Conichalcite from El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico

Conichalcite from El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico

Conichalcite from El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico

Conichalcite from El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico

Conichalcite from El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico

Conichalcite from El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico

Conichalcite from El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 72833
Mineral:Conichalcite
Locality:El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous green conichalcite crystals lining convoluted cavities in gray matrix. The label lists El Cajon, Sonora, Mexico which translates as the drawer and probably describes a cavity encountered at a mine, possibly Mina Ojuela. Ex. W. B. Thompson collection; ex. Dr. Joseph Springall (1811-1895) of Dexter, Maine
Overall Size:9.5x6.5x4 cm
Crystals:0.1-0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;