Botallackite

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Botallackite

Cligga Mine, Perranporth, Cornwall, England

Reference: 1550

Rich display specimen of botallackite with lathe like emerald green sprays and individual crystals with a part covering of later black goethite(?). Botallackite is a rare secondary copper mineral formed in areas where copper ores have come into contact with sea water.

Formula: Cu₂[(OH)₃Cl]

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 105x55x40mm

Size: Large Cabinet (L)