Antlerite

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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Antlerite
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ColorsGreen
Origin
Chuquicamata Mine, Chuquicamata District, Calama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile
SizeSmall
Dimensions7.4 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm
Species
Description
A very fine plate richly covered with lustrous, dark green antlerite crystals to 6 mm from the open pit copper mine, Chuquicamata, in Chile. The antlerite is nicely complimented by what looks to be gemmy, blue turquoise. Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Sciences Collection.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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