Chrysocolla from
New Cornelia Mine (Ajo Mine), Ajo, Little Ajo Mts, Ajo District, Pima Co., Arizona, USA

Description
Comments:	Widespread in the oxidized zone of the orebody. Derived from malachite alteration and found encrusting it.
Habit:	Fibrous
Colour:	Greenish, nearly white
Quality of samples:	not specified / average specimens
Confirmation
Validity:	Believed Valid
References
References:	Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 146; Gilluly, J. (1937), AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 141: 68-75, 79-81; Joralemon, I.B. (1914), The Ajo copper district, AZ, Engr. Mining Jour.: 98: 663; Thomas, W.J. & R.B. Gibbs (1983), Famous mineral localities: The New Cornelia mine, Ajo, AZ, Min.Rec.: 14: 283-298;
Associated minerals:
Associates:	Cuprite Hematite Malachite Opal Quartz
Data
Mineral Data:	Click here to view Chrysocolla data
Locality Data:	Click here to view New Cornelia Mine (Ajo Mine), Ajo, Little Ajo Mts, Ajo District, Pima Co., Arizona, USA

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