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2.5" Striking Green Conichalcite with Clinoclase - Namibia
This is a beautiful formation of striking green conichalite microcrystals that formed as botryoidal aggregates. One side of this specimen contains deep-blue aggregates of clinoclase. It was collected near the city of Opuwo in the Kunene Region of Namibia.
Conichalcite is an arsenate mineral that forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of copper deposits. Often it will bear a vibrant green color, though it will display a variety of colors from grass-green to yellow-green. It is the arsenic-rich end member of the series, and calciovolborthite is the vanadium-rich end member.
Conichalcite contains a significant amount of poisonous arsenic, making it somewhat toxic. Therefore, washing hands following handling of conichalcite specimens is recommended.
Chemical formula: CaCu(AsO4)(OH)
Conichalcite contains a significant amount of poisonous arsenic, making it somewhat toxic. Therefore, washing hands following handling of conichalcite specimens is recommended.
Chemical formula: CaCu(AsO4)(OH)
SPECIES
Conichalcite & Clinoclase
LOCATION
Opuwo Rural, Kunene Region, Namibia
SIZE
Entire Specimen: 2.5 x 2.2"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#244378
