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Olivenite

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Lustrous, dark green and preferentially-coated olivenite prisms aesthetically fill a vug in matrix from the famous St. Day area of Cornwall, England. Choice old-time material. These are large crystals for Cornwall and olivenite is not that common. A very rich piece, for the size, as well. 2.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm

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SpeciesOlivenite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Olivenite
Mineral guide
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, copper arsenate hydroxide; olive to yellow-green crystals with varied habits, prized by collectors from Cornwall to Tsumeb and Cap Garonne.
Regional guide
Olivenite from Camborne-Redruth and St Day Mining District
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