Posnjakite

in #science7 years ago (edited)

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Cu4SO4(OH)6·H2O

Locality:

Clara Mine, Rankach valley, Oberwolfach, Wolfach, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Field of view: 0.65 mm

Posnjakite or langite.

Photo: Michael Förch

Posnjakite is an uncommon but widespread secondary mineral in the oxidised zone of copper sulfide deposits, which may be of post-mine formation and may also occur in slag. This copper sulphate hydrate generally forms at low temperatures.

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Very cool crystals. We have Chalcanthite at our store. A copper sulfate crystal also from copper mines. When My computer is back up and running I will post some pics.

Are you on Tumblr bro?

Not sure what Tumblr is. Not too computer savvy.

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