AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Arizona > Chalcanthite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 52865 |
Mineral: | Chalcanthite |
Locality: | 3R Mine (Three-R Mine), Patagonia Mountains, Santa Cruz County, Arizona |
Description: | Finely crystallized translucent blue chalcanthite with no matrix attached. The surfaces of the chalcanthite are fully crystallized and look beautiful under magnification. Water soluble. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) |
Overall Size: | 22x17x9 mm |
Crystals: | 0.2 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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