Johannite, Zippeite, Aluminocopiapite: Central City Mining District, Gilpin County, Colorado, USA

Description

Species: Johannite, Zippeite, Aluminocopiapite
Locality: Central City Mining District, Gilpin County, Colorado, USA
Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm.

Ex. Eric Quinter Collection, Coll. # U/Th 0710

Rare, quite unique cabinet-size specimen of colorful green Johannite and Zippeite on a matrix of Aluminocopiapite from the Central City Mining District, Gilpin County, Colorado, USA. Very hard to get material! 

*Because of dehydration over time, there are two smaller pieces of this specimen that were once attached but are no longer that will be included with this piece*