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Chemical formula
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CaCuAso 4 (OH) |
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Crystalline system
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orthorhombic |
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Class
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Arsenates - Phosphates |
| Origin | Mapimi, Mexico |
| Size | 2.0-3.0cm |
Massive Conicalcite of a beautiful green color.
For years it has been confused with Malachite, apparently they are similar but the first is a Carbonate and Conicalcite is an Arsenate.
It is a mineral typical of copper-bearing areas rich in arsenic and other metals, being a secondary copper ore that is not usually exploited, it is a rare mineral that is used for collecting.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.