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2" Blue/Green Conichalcite on Chrysocolla Formation - Namibia
This is a beautiful formation of forest green conichalcite microcrystals that formed as botryoidal aggregates with chrysocolla. It was collected near the city of Opuwo in the Kunene Region of Namibia.
This specimen has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
This specimen has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
About Conichalcite
Conichalcite is an arsenate mineral that forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of copper deposits. Often it will bear a vibrant green color, though it will display a variety of colors from grass-green to yellow-green. It is the arsenic-rich end member of the series, and calciovolborthite is the vanadium-rich end member.
Conichalcite contains a significant amount of poisonous arsenic, making it somewhat toxic. Therefore, washing hands following handling of conichalcite specimens is recommended.
Conichalcite is an arsenate mineral that forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of copper deposits. Often it will bear a vibrant green color, though it will display a variety of colors from grass-green to yellow-green. It is the arsenic-rich end member of the series, and calciovolborthite is the vanadium-rich end member.
Conichalcite contains a significant amount of poisonous arsenic, making it somewhat toxic. Therefore, washing hands following handling of conichalcite specimens is recommended.
SPECIES
Conichalcite & Chrysocolla
LOCATION
Opuwo Rural, Kunene Region, Namibia
SIZE
Entire Specimen: 2 x 1.1"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#247969
