{"product_id":"aurichalcite-with-woodruffite-smithsonite-hydrozincite-willet-mine-british-columbia-canada","title":"Aurichalcite with Woodruffite, Smithsonite \u0026 Hydrozincite - Willet Mine, British Columbia, Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn interesting multi-mineral specimen featuring \u003cstrong\u003eaurichalcite, woodruffite, smithsonite and hydrozincite\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eWillet Mine, Slocan, British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specimen was collected by Canadian mineral specialist, Allan Ingelson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial specimen displays an irregular, richly textured surface with widespread pale turquoise-blue and greenish mineralization contrasting against rusty orange-brown, grey and cream-coloured areas. The mineral coatings extend across numerous cavities, ridges and fractured surfaces, creating an intricate pattern of colour and texture throughout the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of four identified secondary minerals reflects the complex alteration processes associated with zinc-bearing mineral deposits. Its varied mineral association, contrasting natural colours and provenance from a historic British Columbia mining district make it an appealing specimen for collectors of Canadian minerals and secondary ore minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aurichalcite, Woodruffite, Smithsonite, Hydrozincite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willet Mine, Slocan, British Columbia, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aurichalcite – Monoclinic; Woodruffite – Hexagonal; Smithsonite – Trigonal; Hydrozincite – Monoclinic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbonates, Oxides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex Allan Ingelson Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 × 9 × 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53433124684058,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/aurichalcite-woodruffite-smithsonite-hydrozincite-willet-mine-bc_01.jpg?v=1794450060","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/aurichalcite-with-woodruffite-smithsonite-hydrozincite-willet-mine-british-columbia-canada","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}