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Rosasite

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I am particularly fond of the way the undulating, velvety, botryoids of intensely blue-green rosasite, to 2.0 cm across, have swirled about as if about to encircle the underlying limonite matrix. The lower knobs are covered by rosasite, thus when viewing the specimen from above, they look glacier-like as they creep across. Rosasite is, overall, a fairly rare species and this is a large and beautiful example with good aesthetics.

Product details

SpeciesRosasite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.5 x 8.0 x 3.8 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.