Paratacamite, Gypsum, Quartz - image 1
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Paratacamite, Gypsum, Quartz

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Lustrous, forest-green paratacamite crystals to 3 mm richly line a well-placed vug in the cabinet quartz matrix and are in stark contrast to the water-clear gypsum blades adjacent to the right. This specimen is from the one-time, 1998, Gladys Pocket in the Lily Mine of Peru.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Gypsum
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.1 x 6.6 x 6.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
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Quartz from Peru
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