A very rich group of sharp metatorbernite crystals showing tetragonal forms, an intense green color and good luster. Shown in isolated crystals, but also as polysynthetic and echeloned growth. We can observe a yellowish fluorescence due to the presence of metautunite. This species is visible also as yellowish tones in the core of some exfoliated crystals. A French mineralogy classic not seen since late 70's.

These specimens come from a mineralized vug found in 2009 from were were obtained several floating specimens and some with stalactitic shape. The walls of the fissure were covered by smoky quartz crystals. When samples are mined and pull out of the mine, a partially dehydratation occurs (from 12 to 8 H2O molecules) and torbernite become metatorbernite species. Margabal specimens can be classified as metatorbernite.

Size: 4,4 x 3,2 x 2,8 cm.
Main crystal: 1,5 x 0,8 cm.
Found in 11/2009

Fluorescent under long wave UV