Caledonite & Linarite

Reference: 1220

Classic Red Gill specimen having a small main cavity containing two clusters of gemmy turquoise-blue caledonite crystals accompanied by a little leadhillite(?).  Other areas show sulphides altering to mainly massive linarite. Ex. R. Braithwaite collection. Mounted in a 6x4cm plastic display box

Formulas: Caledonite Cu₂Pb₅(SO₄)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆ ; Leadhillite Pb₄(CO₃)₂(SO₄)(OH)₂ ; Linarite PbCu²⁺(SO₄)(OH)₂

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 28x20x15mm

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