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3.9" Mint Green Halite With Atacamite - Rudna Mine, Poland
This is a stunning, translucent green formation of cubic halite stalactite crystals from the Rudna Copper Mine in Lubin, Poland. The green coloration is due to the presence of Atacamite. Very nice, well formed crystals and the piece displays well.
Halite, more commonly known as rock salt, is a form of the mineral sodium chloride (NaCl). It forms when salt-rich waters evaporate and can be colored by mineral impurities.
SPECIES
Halite, Atacamite
LOCATION
Rudna Mine, Lubin, Poland
SIZE
3.9" Wide, 2" Deep, 3.5" tall
CATEGORY
ITEM
#79273