Chalcanthite
at-auction$ 150
- Locality
- Planet Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA
- Minerals
- Spessartine
- Dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 2.5 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- LL539
Bright 'electric' blue Chacanthite crystals in thick acicular groups on matrix. This old mine was active sporadically from 1863 to 1937 and these Chalcanthite crystals most likely formed post mining. Regardless, it's highly colorful and beautiful. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.