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-7C-2010-0012
Discovery Location Botallack Mine, Botallack, St. Just, Cornwall, England
Image Description A sample of chalcanthite in a chalk matrix. Sample dimensions approximately 20mm x 10mm x 05mm. Images of the sample show the deep blue colour 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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