Beautiful new emerald-green mineral described from Cornwall
2020年12月11日 · A sample of rock that was collected from a mine in Cornwall some 220 years ago has turned out to be an entirely new species of mineral. While most new minerals are so small that their colour isn't easy to appreciate, this latest addition forms large …
Cornish Gemstones: A Complete Guide - Sennen Jewellery
2024年1月30日 · Kernowite was identified as a distinct mineral in 2020 and is named after the Cornish word for Cornwall, "Kernow." It's a green mineral discovered in an old specimen that had been in the Natural History Museum's collection for over a century. Kernowite, while interesting, isn't widely used in jewellery or other products due to its rarity.
Kernowite: New mineral found on rock mined in Cornwall - BBC
An "amazing" new type of mineral has been discovered by scientists analysing a rock mined in Cornwall about 220 years ago. The dark green mineral has been named kernowite after Kernow, the...
Kernowite: New Green Mineral Discovered in 220-year-old Rock
A sample of rock that was collected from a mine in Cornwall some 220 years ago has turned out to be an entirely new species of mineral. While most new minerals are so small that their colour isn't easy to appreciate, this latest addition forms large emerald-green crystals.
Kernowite, Cornwallite and Mineral Friends - Variscan Coast
The new mineral Kernowite (Cu 2 Fe(AsO 4)(OH) 4 ·4H 2 O) is a striking dark green colour and contains copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and arsenate (AsO 4 3-). It’s very similar to another mineral, called liroconite*, which has aluminium instead of iron and is blue in colour; a bit like the quartz structure above containing other metals to make ...
Rare Green Tourmaline Crystal from Gunheath China Clay Pit, Cornwall …
This rare Green Tourmaline crystal specimen comes from the Gunheath China Clay Pit, located in Stenalees, Treverbyn, Cornwall, and originates from a distinguished ex-collection. Cornwall is well-known for its mineral-rich landscape, and this Green Tourmaline is a fine example of the high-quality crystals found in the region.
Rare Green Tourmaline Crystal from Goonbarrow China Clay Pit, Cornwall …
This rare Green Tourmaline crystal specimen originates from the Goonbarrow China Clay Pit, located in Bugle, Treverbyn, Cornwall, England, and comes from a distinguished ex-collection. Green Tourmaline, or Verdelite, is known for its striking green hue and elongated crystal formations, making it highly sought after by collectors and mineral ...
Mineral Specimens
A fine specimen of liroconite from the Wheal Gorland Mine displaying sharp blue to green crystals from 1 to 3 mm in size on a quartz matrix with minor chenevixite. Size 5 x 4 x 3.7 cm GOLD
Kernowite: Emerald green mineral species discovered in Cornwall …
2020年12月23日 · The emerald green ‘Kernowite’ – named after the Cornish word for Cornwall, Kernow – was discovered by scientists at the Natural History Museum in London. The rock sample containing Kernowite...
Rare Olivenite and Pyrite Crystal from Wheal Gorland, Cornwall, …
This rare Olivenite and Pyrite crystal specimen comes from the renowned Wheal Gorland mine in St Day, Cornwall, England. Sourced from a distinguished ex-collection, this combination of Olivenite, with its distinctive green hues, and Pyrite, known for its metallic luster, makes for an extraordinary mineral specimen.