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2.9" Vibrant Green Conichalcite on Limonite - Namibia
This is a beautiful formation of striking green conichalite microcrystals that formed as botryoidal aggregates on calcite. It was collected near the city of Opuwo in the Kunene Region of Namibia.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
About Conichalcite
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.
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.
SPECIES
Conichalcite & Calcite
LOCATION
Opuwo Rural, Kunene Region, Namibia
SIZE
Entire Specimen: 2.9 x 2.5"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#373574
