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Domerockite Heterogenite Scorodite Chrysocolla & Conichalcite

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Domerockite Heterogenite Scorodite Chrysocolla & Conichalcite

Ex. Leo Jahaan Collection
Type Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Dome Rock Copper Mine, Boolcoomatta Reserve, Olary Province, South Australia, Australia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12 × 8.5 × 4 cm
Weight: 
475.00gr
Description

This specimen displays an incredible combination of minerals, featuring vibrant blue chrysocolla and green conichalcite, dark bluish-black heterogenite and patches of white scorodite crust, with minor quartz.

Most unusual are multiple small patches of microscopic domerockite crystals which require high magnification to view -- this extremely rare mineral is named for this locality and it hasn't been found anywhere else. The mine is now in a nature reserve so availability of these specimens is very limited.

Large display piece with extensive mineral coverage on both the front and back sides, see the Video tab above to get a good perspective of the display angles.

Ex. Collection of Leo Jahaan

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Domerockite

Formula: 
Cu4H(AsO4)2(OH)3·H2O
Hardness: 
3.0 - 0.0
Type Locality: 
Dome Rock Copper Mine, Boolcoomatta Reserve (Boolcoomata Station; Boolcoomatta), Olary Province, South Australia, Australia

Heterogenite

Formula: 
CoO(OH)
Strunz: 
4.FE.20
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0 - 5.0
Type Locality: 
Wolfgang Maaßen Mine field, Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Scorodite

Formula: 
Fe3+AsO4·2H2O
Strunz: 
8.CD.10
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Stamm Asser Mine, Graul, Langenberg, Schwarzenberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Chrysocolla

Formula: 
Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O (x < 1)
Strunz: 
9.ED.20
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.5

Conichalcite

Formula: 
CaCu(AsO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BH.35
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
4.5
Type Locality: 
Hinojosa del Duque, Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain
Video

Chrysocolla, Conichalcite, Heterogenite, Scorodite, Domerockite.

Jahaan Minerals

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Please read the dimensions of the specimen, as the size of minerals in photos can be misleading.

To see the details shown in close-up macro photos, you may require a high quality magnifying glass or jeweler's loupe.

Care has been taken to accurately display the colors of the specimen. However, please be aware that computer monitors and phone screens each display colors slightly differently. Differences in light brightness and light source can also drastically alter the appearance of mineral colors. Therefore please be aware that while these photos are accurate and colors have not been enhanced, what you see on your screen may vary slightly from what you see in your hand, and may require specific lighting conditions (usually brighter is better).

Information regarding the specimen's found locality and mineral identification is believed to be correct, however due to the complexities of ID'ing minerals and tracking source locations in rare cases this data may be imprecise.

If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to send a message.