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Volborthite

Mineral:

Volborthite: Cu++3V+++++2O7(OH)2·2(H2O)

Comments:

Shale with a heavy coating of brilliant green, scaly crystals of volborthite.

Location:

Monument #1 Mine, Apache County, Arizona.

Scale:

6.5 x 5.5 cm.

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