Cuprite, Chrysocolla, Laumontite

Specimen ID: 0VK-QRD

Mineral(s)
Cuprite : Cu2O
Chrysocolla : Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O, x < 1
Laumontite : CaAl2Si4O12·4H2O
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
4cm x 2.5cm
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Thin alteration film of reddish cuprite around blackish (not analyzed) Cu sulphides. The matrix consist of laumontite-prehnite-calcite-epidote etc. colored greenish by chrysocolla. Malachite may also be present. Some small laumontite crystals are seen in the upper part of the photo. Found during construction of a new alignment of highway E- 18, Brekke Tunnel, Re, Vestfold. Photo & collection: Trond Owe Bergstrøm.
Trond Owe Bergstrøm - 6th October 2015
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