Cornetite, Chrysocolla, Heterogenite

Specimen ID: M8N-GLP

Mineral(s)
Cornetite : Cu3(PO4)(OH)3
Chrysocolla : Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O, x < 1
Heterogenite : Co3+O(OH)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
10.7cm x 8.4cm x 3.0cm
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Cornetite is a rare Cu-phosphate and this famous Katanga mine is the Type Locality. This large, rich and colorful two-sided curved rib is nearly totally covered with sparkly dark teal-blue cornetite. The obverse features spherical aggregates of cornetite, powder-blue chrysocolla and black heterogenite. Rich, choice and uncommon large combination material from this locale.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2016

Photo added to mindat.org

10.7 x 8.4 x 3.0 cm. Cornetite is a rare Cu-phosphate and this famous Katanga mine is the Type Locality. This large, rich and colorful two-sided curved rib is nearly totally covered with sparkly dark teal-blue cornetite. The obverse features spherical aggregates of cornetite, powder-blue chrysocolla and black heterogenite. Rich, choice and uncommon large combination material from this locale.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2016

Photo added to mindat.org

10.7 x 8.4 x 3.0 cm. Cornetite is a rare Cu-phosphate and this famous Katanga mine is the Type Locality. This large, rich and colorful two-sided curved rib is nearly totally covered with sparkly dark teal-blue cornetite. The obverse features spherical aggregates of cornetite, powder-blue chrysocolla and black heterogenite. Rich, choice and uncommon large combination material from this locale.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2016

Photo added to mindat.org

10.7 x 8.4 x 3.0 cm. Cornetite is a rare Cu-phosphate and this famous Katanga mine is the Type Locality. This large, rich and colorful two-sided curved rib is nearly totally covered with sparkly dark teal-blue cornetite. The obverse features spherical aggregates of cornetite, powder-blue chrysocolla and black heterogenite. Rich, choice and uncommon large combination material from this locale.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2016
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