Found in 1996 during open pit mining, the Sincosite from this deposit was originally thought to be Torbernite. Not so, but the two look a lot alike. These crystals are to about 0.5mm with a spray of Minyulite to 7mm across.
Sincosite
Formula
Ca(V4+O)2(PO4)2·5H2O
Crystal System
Tetragonal
Crystal Habit
Scaly, Platy, Aggregates
Cleavage
Perfect, Distinct, Poor
Luster
Vitreous - Metallic
Color
green, yellowish green, olive green, brownish green
