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Brochantite from Mina Vieja, Potrerillos, Atacama, Chile

 
Brochantite from Mina Vieja, Potrerillos, Atacama, Chile

Brochantite from Mina Vieja, Potrerillos, Atacama, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 25640
Mineral:Brochantite
Locality:Mina Vieja, Potrerillos, Atacama, Chile
Description:Colorful specimen of green brochantite crystals covering one face of matrix. Looks beautiful under magnification - diverging sprays of thin needle-like crystals. This is the best specimen I have of brochantite from this mine -excellent coverage.
Overall Size:4.5x2x2 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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