Alterite

Availability

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Size

4 x 2.5 x 2 cm - Miniature 

Formula

Zn₂Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₄(C₂O₄)₂(OH)₄ · 17H₂O (RRUFF)

Locality

Cliff Dwellers Lodge, Vermillion Cliffs dist., Coconino Co., AZ

Light green acicular crystals in groups to 1cm on black, carbonaceous petrified wood. The photos show the crystals are a light yellow, but indeed they are green!

Named in honor of long term Arizona field collector Malcolm Alter. Malcolm can always be found at the "Market Place" during the Tucson show.

Please click the provenance tab to view Malcolm's signed label.

Type Locality, Signed Label