Aurichalcite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Grandview Mine, Grand Canyon National Park, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA
- Minerals
- Aurichalcite
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- F180
Bright blue/green Aurichalcite crystals on matrix.
These specimens are very hard to come by now as the locality is in a national park. This copper mine began operation
in 1892, stopped operation around 1907, and became a part of the national park in 1940. The specimen is likely over 100 years old!
Comes with two old collection labels.