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Rosasite

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Emplaced in a vug of limonite is a single long and continuous intergrown, undulating, velvety, botryoidal growth of richly colored blue-green rosasite. The form and color of the rosasite contrasts beautifully with the underlying solid brown limonite. A rich specimen of this normally rare species, and of high quality for the locale

Product details

SpeciesRosasite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 3.3 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Rosasite
Mineral guide
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copper-zinc carbonate hydroxide with vivid blue-green, velvety botryoids; prized for color, texture, and classic localities like Laurion and Ojuela.
Rosasite
Regional guide
Rosasite from Ojuela Mine, Mexico
from the Ojuela Mine, Mexico - blue-green botryoidal crystals in iron-oxide vugs, vivid color and velvety textures, a standout oxidized carbonate.