Brochantite

Posted on January 1, 1970

Green brochantite with blue azurite on hematite. Field of view is 0.8 cm left to right. Morenci Pit, Greenlee County, Arizona. (Photo by W. Cordua.)

Formula: Cu₄SO₄(OH)₆ Monoclinic

Description:

Brochantite is a mineral formed by weathering of other copper minerals such as chalcopyrite.

VERNON COUNTY: Brochantite was reported as occurring near Esofea (Crowns, 1976).