Mineral Name Chalcanthite
First Discovered Prehistoric, Exact Year Unknown
Nickel-Strunz Classification 07.CB.20
Dana Classification 29.06.07.01
ICSD 20657
Mineral Group Sulfates - Member of the Chalcanthite Group
Collection Number C-7F-2010-0004
Discovery Location Synthetically produced in Canada
Image Description A sample of synthetically produced brilliant blue chalcanthite crystals. Sample dimensions approximately 70mm x 30mm x 40mm. Images of the sample show the stalactitic habit of the mineral.
Author CherryAnn Villa


©2010 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2010 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2010 - C. Villa, Photographer

January 10, 2015 The last time this page was updated
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