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

Description

Species: Metatorbernite

Locality: Candelaria Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
Dimensions: 12.5 cm x 10 cm x 6 cm

Excellent large specimen for this species at this classic and uncommon locality featuring clusters of green, tabular metatorbernite crystals on a black crust (Mn oxy-hydroxides?) on porphyry matrix. Eric Quinter specimen U/Th 0870, pictured on mindat.org. Rare!