Specimen #360

Name: Linarite, Quartz, Fluorite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Sunshine #1 Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 10.5 x 5 x 7 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2007-02-05

Source: Gemini Minerals

Label: Y

Comment: Tucson. Linarite is a somewhat rare, crystalline mineral that is known among collectors for its unusually intense, pure blue color. It is formed by the oxidation of galena and chalcopyrite and other copper sulfides. It is a combined copper lead sulfate hydroxide. Linarite occurs as monoclinic prismatic to tabular crystals and irregular masses. It is easily confused with azurite.

Minerals: Fluorite (CaF₂) Linarite (PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂) Quartz (SiO₂)

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Linarite, Quartz, Fluorite, Sunshine #1 Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico - 10.5 x 5 x 7 mm

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Linarite, Quartz, Fluorite, Sunshine #1 Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico - 10.5 x 5 x 7 mm

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Linarite, Quartz, Fluorite, Sunshine #1 Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico