Olivenite and Olivenite var. "Wood copper" (old classic)

Item Description

A rich, very showy, classic and old-time olivenite specimen from the famous Wheal Gorland of Cornwall. Dense, chatoyant, acicular olivenite variety "wood copper" olivenite rests on a quartz rind and is capped by sparkly, dark forest-green terminations. Primary production at Wheal Gorland was over by 1851! Seldom are Wheal Gorland olivenites of this richness and quality available and only from recycled, older collections. Valued $500-600. Rich copper arsenate ore! From an East Coast collection.