Aurichalcite, Calcite

Specimen ID: V3P-2CX

Mineral(s)
Aurichalcite : (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
Calcite : CaCO3
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
15.4cm x 11.4cm x 4.8cm
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15.4 x 11.4 x 4.8 cm. A remarkable and rare large cabinet combination specimen from the Copper Queen Mine at Bisbee. Both sides of the matrix are covered with powder-blue to pastel-green aurichalcite. The front is richly sprinkled with clusters of glassy, colorless calcite rhombs, some of which are included with aurichalcite. This is a very uncommon association specimen from this classic locale and is almost certainly old-time material, dating to prior to World War I. Ex. Mike Cunningham and Dennis Mullane Collections.
Robert Lavinsky - 23rd July 2009
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