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Brochantite on Matrix
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Collection |
John Betts - Fine Minerals |
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Description |
Milky Quartz matrix overgrown with transparent needle-like green Brochantite crystals (looks beautiful under magnification). This specimen was originally labeled Blanchardite, an obsolete name for Brochantite. Ex. Ora Blanchard in 1964. |
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Locality |
Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, Socorro County, New Mexico (Type Locality for Blanchardite) |
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Dimensions |
12 x 6 x 3 cm. |
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Specimen Grade |
B |
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Photograph |
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