Olivenite
Unknown Owner
This is a richly crystallized small miniature specimen of Olivenite - an iconic copper arsenate which was first described from Cornwall. It features fairly large crystals for the species - to 3.5 mm - as very dark olive-green glossy seed-like crystals. Labelled as from Wheal Gorland it shows the classic Wheal Gorland/Wheal Unity Great Gossan Lode assemblage of Olivenite cementing fragmentary Quartz veinstone. Several small cavities are lined with especially good crystals, so although admittedly a smaller specimen it is in fact very rich in this rare species. Ex Glyn Cunnick Collection.
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Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/08/2025
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Unknown Owner | $250.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Olivenite
, copper arsenate hydroxide; olive to yellow-green crystals with varied habits, prized by collectors from Cornwall to Tsumeb and Cap Garonne.
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