Chalcanthite Specimen -Rare - Blue Crystals
Chalcanthite Specimen. NATURAL BLUE CRYSTALS ON CRYSOCOLLA AND COPPER MATRIX. Rare. 9 in L x 6 in W x 3 in H. MUSEUM QUALITY. We call her ICE PALACE!
The name Chalcanthite is derived from the Greek words "chalkos", which means copper and "anthos", flower, describing the curved and sometimes flowering formations of this mine. Natural Chalcanthite crystals are very rare in nature.
It should never be ingested or tasted, and your hands must be washed immediately after handing it.
Chalcanthite can be found in Morocco, but there are also notable occurrences in Chile, Spain, England, Germany, Ireland, and the USA.
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