OLIVENITE on QUARTZ

Wheal Unity, St Day, Cornwall, England, Europe

Status

Available

Size

7 x 6 x 5 cm (Small Cabinet)

Collection

ex. Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia

Description

Pale green sparkling Olivenite has formed as a velvety botryoidal layer to over 5mm thick growing upon a Quartz matrix. The Quartz forms a druse of crystals to 2cm length. Accompanied by old labels that describe the specimen as 'Earthly', it is an interesting display specimen which was donated to the Philadelphia Academy of Natural sciences by T. B. Wilson in the mid 1800s.

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Owner

Kristalle and Crystal Classics