Torbernite
specimen number:
1801041
location:
Cornwall, England, UK
description: Thin platy green crystals of torbernite to 0.5 cm in size over the top of a thin 5.0 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm matrix. In excellent condition. Very neat old label with this one from noted British dealer Bryce M. Wright dating this to the latter 1800s. The back of his label notes that the specimen was likely shipped at one time to noted Philadelphia collectors Clay and Vaux. Shipping weight: 0.03 pounds. Ex Ed Raines collection.
Size: 5.0 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Ed Raines
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