ORDWAY-52
Leightonite
Chuquicamata, Antofagasta Province, Chile
Cabinet, 10.1 x 5.6 x 2.3 cm
Ex. Al Ordway
SOLD
This specimen is from the type locality for leightonite, which is an uncommon hydrated, potassium, calcium, copper, sulfate. The display side of the specimen is covered in intergrown sharp-edged, light teal colored crystals, to 3 mm in length. This is an unusually large and very rich specimen with gorgeous sea-blue color. This is old material, as well, seldom seen on the market. Al bought this in 2000 from a retired mine worker's collection.