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Mottramite, Chrysocolla

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A visually striking, 3-dimensional specimen richly covered on all sides with a very uncommon combination of mineral species from the less well-known Chance Mine of Mono County, California. Eye-catching patterns of turquoise-blue and powder-blue chrysocolla crusts are adjacent to starkly contrasting, bubbly crusts of olive-green mottramite. This is a fantastic combination of colors. Rare material from this former lead-silver mine, and perhaps among the best of the species for a US locality. Ex. Wesley Stark Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 3.0 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Chrysocolla
Mineral guide
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sky-blue to teal-green copper silicate; botryoidal coatings and stalactites, often with quartz drusy, valued for color and locality; ID tips.
Regional guide
Chrysocolla from Mono County
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