Locality type: | Mine |
Classification |
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Species: | Pseudomalachite |
Formula: | Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4 |
Comments: | Pseudomalachite averaging 5mm across; hosted in greenish feldspar; associated minerals include minor purple strengite, dark brown sicklerite, and reddish brown kaolinite. |
Habit: | Irregular masses and tiny blebs which are vitreous and conchoidal. |
Colour: | Dark green to light bluish green. |
Abundance at site: | Very Rare |
Confirmation |
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Validity: | Believed Valid |
Data |
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Mineral Data: | Click here to view Pseudomalachite data |
Locality Data: | Click here to view Katerina Mine (Ashley mine; Caterina mine; Catherin mine; Catherina mine; Katrina mine), Hiriart Mountain (Hariat Mtn; Harriot Mtn; Heriart Mtn; Heriot Mtn; Hiriat Hill), Pala, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA |
Photo Gallery | View Gallery (2 photos) |
Data Identifiers |
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Mindat Occurrence Record ID: | 758609 |
Long-form Identifier: | 1:3:758609:5 |
GUID (UUID V4): | 0521295d-d32d-48dd-989f-c18fd4c1e3b0 |
Nearest other occurrences of Pseudomalachite |
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2.0km (1.2 miles) | ⓘElizabeth R. Mine (Hazel W. claim), Chief Mountain, Pala, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA |
2.0km (1.2 miles) | ⓘOceanview Mine (MS 6452; MS 6848; Ocean View Mine), Chief Mountain, Pala, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA |
2.1km (1.3 miles) | ⓘStewart Mine, Tourmaline Queen Mountain (Pala Mtn; Queen Mtn), Pala, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA |
References |
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Katerina Mine, Hiriart Mountain, Pala, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA