Antlerite (rich old classic)

Chuquicamata Mine, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 5.1 x 3.0 cm
Start Time: 08/01/2016 6:30:00 am (CDT)
End Time: 08/04/2016 6:30:22 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Antlerite is an uncommon hydroxyl Cu-sulfate with some of the world's finest specimens coming from this famous open pit copper mine, the largest in the world. Lustrous emerald-green and dark green blades cover the porphyry matrix on this very rich and showy old-time specimen from an East Coast collection. Specimens of this richness and quality are seldom on the market. Valued $400-500

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