Cuprite, Malachite, Laumontite

Specimen ID: ACY-N0G

Mineral(s)
Cuprite : Cu2O
Malachite : Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Laumontite : CaAl2Si4O12·4H2O
Locality
Mindat locality:
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Thin red film of cuprite forming "halos" around darker blackred cuprite. The cuprite is an alteration of copper (Not seen in photo). The matrix consist of laumontite-prehnite-quartz with a greenish secondary film of malachite. Chrysocolla may also be present. Found during construction of a new alignment of highway E- 18, Brekke Tunnel, Re, Vestfold. FOV. 5,5 cm. Collection: Stig Larsen Photo: Knut Edvard Larsen
Knut Edvard Larsen - 15th June 2012
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