Krohnkite (Type Locality)

Chuquicamata Mine, Calama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile (TL)
Thumbnail, 2.5 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm
Start Time: 07/04/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/28/2015 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Krohnkite is an uncommon hydrated sodium copper sulfate, and good crystals ONLY came from the type locality of Chuquicamata, Chile. This was a great mine, totally unique in its chemistry, that once produced an amazing suite of specimens. Krohnkite is particularly beautiful, with its deep sky blue color, good luster, and rich translucence. Although not terminated, this thumbnail is still a representative, old example of a great species.

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