San Francisco Mine, Caracoles, Sierra Gorda District, Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile

3.4 x 1.9 x 1.8 cm

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Zn₃Cu₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O

A very rare sulfate from the type location. Many of the blue to blue/green crystals are crudely formed. In a few places, the Chrsitelite is partially pseudomorphing to green Paratacmite.

Condition:

Flaws: Many of the crystals are incomplete.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Latin America | Sulfates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars