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Turquoise : Cu(Al,Fe3+)6[(OH)4|(PO4)2]2 · 4H2O

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Locality: Bishop Mine, Lynch Station, James River-Roanoke River Manganese District, Campbell Co., Virginia, USA
Excellent specimen of bright blue turquoise micro crystals selectively covering milky quartz matrix. The coverage and color make this specimen exceptional. Looks beautiful under magnification - blue, translucent crystals. Overall size of mineral specimen: 4x3x2.5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 1 mm.

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