Brochantite - a modern Mexican classic
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Municipio de Santa Cruz
Sonora, Mexico
6.3 x 3.4 x 1.4 CM (cabinet)
price: $950
Spring 23

Brilliant, lustrous Emerald-green mass of well-formed crystals on minimal matrix. From the world class find about 8 years ago at Milpillas, these were huge news in the mineral world at that time. They have since become very scarce on the market in such quality. The crystals reach over 1.2 CM long and are fairly stout so the specimen is not as fragile as many were. The style and esthetic feel of these Brochantites are unlike any others worldwide, this is a very choice example.