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Rosasite On Quartz

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Rosasite On Quartz

ex Barbara collectionk, found on 29.06.1996
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Rohdenhaus Quarry, Rohdenhaus, Niederberg Area, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.2 × 0.9 × 1.1 cm
Description

Few fanstastic balls of rosasite in an amazing bright greenish blue color on white quartz.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Rosasite

Formula: 
(Cu,Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
4.5
Type Locality: 
Rosas Mine, Narcao, Carbonia-Iglesias Province, Sardinia, Italy

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White