Brochantite
specimen number:
1052065
location:
Chuquicamata Mine, Calama, El Loa, Antofagasta, Chile
description:
Rich deep green lustrous prismatic crystals of brochantite measuring to 0.4 cm in size across the top of matrix with quartz. In good condition, an excellent old-time example for the species. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video and dates to the very early 20th century.
Size: 14.5 x 11.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Otto Gruson
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