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Brochantite

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A sparkling and showy cluster of gemmy, emerald-green brochantite prisms from the famous mines at Bisbee. The striking crystal at the top is 8 mm. Old-time material and seldom available in this quality. Ex. Dennis Mullane Bisbee Collection.

Product details

SpeciesBrochantite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 3.3 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Bisbee

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Brochantite
emerald-green prisms and silky sprays of a copper sulfate hydroxide; valued for vivid color, varied crystal habits, and copper-collection appeal.
Brochantite
Regional guide
Brochantite from Bisbee, Arizona, USA
from Bisbee, Arizona: dark emerald to blackish-green prismatic crystals in copper-oxide matrix, formed in oxidized copper deposits, a Bisbee classi…