Carminite and Scorodite crystals from the Gold Hill Mine, Utah, USA – 1 unique half size flat
This flat with Carminite and Scorodite crystals from the Gold Hill Mine in Utah, USA contains an attractive collection of characteristic secondary minerals from this well known oxidation zone locality. The specimens display typical greenish to yellowish brown mineralization and provide a good impression of the diverse material found at this historic mining area.
Carminite and Scorodite are arsenic bearing secondary minerals formed through the weathering and oxidation of primary ore minerals. This flat offers an interesting overview of the different appearances of these minerals and represents an appealing collection of reference specimens from a classic American locality.
Geology & Origin
The Gold Hill Mine in Utah is part of a historic mining district known for its complex ore deposits. Oxidation of arsenic bearing primary minerals led to the formation of numerous rare secondary species. Carminite is an iron arsenate characterized by yellow to yellow green coloration, while Scorodite is one of the best known secondary arsenate minerals. The locality is highly regarded among mineral collectors for its remarkable diversity of oxidation zone minerals.