Metatorbernite: Margabal Mine, Entraygues-sur-Truyère, Rodez, Aveyron, Occitanie, France

Description

Species: Metatorbernite

Locality: Margabal Mine, Entraygues-sur-Truyère,
Rodez, Aveyron, Occitanie, France

Size: 9.4 x 5.7 x 2.6 cm.

Ex. J.H. Marshall Collection

Superb large cabinet-size specimen of sharp, isolated dark green metatorbernite crystals to a little over 1 cm. on matrix from the famous Margabal mine in southern France. From the noted collection of John Marshall with numerous old collection labels. Measures ~85,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!