Metatorbernite: Candelaria Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico

Description

Species: Metatorbernite

Locality: Candelaria Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico

Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm, 56 grams

Ex. Greg Boles Collection

Very nice large rich specimen of green Metatorbernite from the Candelaria Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico. Measures ~50,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Geiger Counter with the 44-9 “pancake probe.” Rare!!