Brochantite on Matrix
Brochantite on Matrix from Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, Socorro County, New Mexico (Type Locality for Blanchardite)
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Milky Quartz matrix overgrown with transparent needle-like green Brochantite crystals (looks beautiful under magnification). This specimen was originally labeled Blanchardite, an obsolete name for Brochantite. Ex. Ora Blanchard in 1964.
Locality Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, Socorro County, New Mexico (Type Locality for Blanchardite)
Dimensions 12 x 6 x 3 cm.
Specimen Grade B
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