Aurichalcite

Blanchard Mine, Bingham, Hansonburg District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Miniature, 5.0 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 04/14/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/21/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Aurichalcite is a well known zinc copper hydroxy carbonate and the Bingham area is a great locality for the species. This piece features beautiful, blue green "tuft"-like crystals of Aurichalcite sitting on matrix forming a striking and colorful miniature specimen from this well-known locality. The color is bright and rich for the species.

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