Antlerite (rich old classic)

Chuquicamata Mine, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Small Cabinet, 7.6 x 7.4 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 12/01/2016 5:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/08/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Lustrous emerald-green blades and dark green crusts of antlerite cover the porphyry matrix on this very rich and showy old-time specimen. 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. Specimens of this richness and quality are seldom on the market. Valued $400-500

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