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Aurichalcite

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Beautiful crystals of turquoise-deep sky-blue Aurichalcite line vuggy cavities in an iron-stained matrix of Calcite from Craig Rhiwarth mine at Llangynog in Powys, Wales. The crystals vary between 1 and 2 mm across and are of a blocky habit rather than the common acicular form. A rich, very well crystallised specimen of Aurichalcite from this little-known Victorian mine which operated from the 1840s until the 1870s.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 6.5 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, Wales
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$300.00
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Aurichalcite
Mineral guide
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blue to blue-green acicular sprays with silky luster; fragile, prized by collectors; notable localities include Ojuela, Kelly, Tsumeb.
Aurichalcite
Regional guide
Aurichalcite from Wales
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Locality guide
Wales
Wales, UK — a compact mineral province with diverse localities, classic type specimens like brookite and anglesite, and historic mines prized by collectors.