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Aurichalcite

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A STRIKING, REALLY GOOD and beautiful mounded specimen of radial clusters of lustrous, chatoyant, turquoise-blue aurichalcite blades on contrasting gossan matrix from the famous Mina Ojuela of Mexico. Pieces of this quality came out in the mid-1960s, with none since. RARELY on the market and much in demand. This is a signature species from the Ojuela Mine, along with legrandite and adamite, and this CHOICE material from the George Elling Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 3.6 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Aurichalcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Aurichalcite
blue to blue-green acicular sprays with silky luster; fragile, prized by collectors; notable localities include Ojuela, Kelly, Tsumeb.
Aurichalcite
Regional guide
Aurichalcite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mexico
, from Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mexico — vivid blue-green acicular tufts on rusty gossan; prized for color, texture, and iconic locality specimens.