Lavendulan with Conichalcite etc.
stock #8.AE-993
La Reconquistada, Pastrana, Mazzaron
Murcia,
Spain
7.3 x 4.7 x 3.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $420
Late Summer 2018
A very rich specimen of several uncommon Copper species, most importantly Lavendulan. Also containing a sizable zone of Conichalcite, minor Azurite and what appears to be Barahenaite (not analyzed). The Lavendulan is present in thick bands, crusts and small crystals of several habits. The Conichalcite is in translucent green globules covering one entire face. Lavendulan is a Phosphate and also an Arsenate, with the complex formula ofNaCaCu5(AsO4)4Cl·5H2O. Not often seen on the mineral market except in small blebs or micromounts.
