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Cyanotrichite with Malachite
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Collection |
Robert Lavinsky |
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Description |
Cyanotrichite is an uncommon copper sulfate found in the oxidation zone of copper ore bodies. This rich and very colorful layered specimen has tiny, acicular, radiating, powder-blue to royal-blue Cyanotrichite needles with contrasting green Malachite in gossan matrix. This fine, old piece from the Maid of Sunshine Mine of Arizona. |
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Locality |
Maid of Sunshine Mine, Turquoise District (Courtland-Gleeson District), Dragoon Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona |
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Dimensions |
6.2 x 5.2 x 4.4 cm. |
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Specimen Grade |
B |
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Photograph |
www.iRocks.com Photo
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