{"title":"Torbernite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorbernite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking green hydrated copper uranyl phosphate, Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·12H2O, prized by collectors for its brilliant emerald-to-grass-green tabular crystals and pearly-to-vitreous luster. A member of the \u003cstrong\u003eautunite group\u003c\/strong\u003e, it forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of uraniferous copper deposits, typically as thin square plates, stepped pseudo-octahedra, or micaceous rosettes on quartz or gossan matrix. Over time it readily dehydrates to \u003cstrong\u003emetatorbernite\u003c\/strong\u003e, so fresh, undehydrated crystals with sharp edges and vivid color are especially sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species was first described from the \u003cstrong\u003eGeorg Wagsfort Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e near \u003cstrong\u003eJohanngeorgenstadt\u003c\/strong\u003e in Saxony's Ore Mountains, and classic European material also comes from \u003cstrong\u003eJáchymov\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Czech Republic, \u003cstrong\u003eSchneeberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Cornish mines such as \u003cstrong\u003eWheal Basset\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eStenna Gwyn\u003c\/strong\u003e. Exceptional, large-plate specimens are famous from the \u003cstrong\u003eMusonoi mine\u003c\/strong\u003e near Kolwezi and the \u003cstrong\u003eShinkolobwe\u003c\/strong\u003e deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while \u003cstrong\u003eMargabal\u003c\/strong\u003e in Aveyron and Panasqueira in Portugal round out the list of world-class localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors value torbernite for its rarity in fine, undamaged condition, its association with other uranium and copper secondaries like \u003cstrong\u003eautunite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003euraninite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ezeunerite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its historic role in early uranium mineralogy. Micromounters chase perfect square microcrystals, while cabinet collectors seek bold, multi-rosette plates on matrix — genuine cornerstone pieces for any radioactive mineral or phosphate-arsenate suite.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lz-uranium-torbernite-morion-quartz","title":"URANIUM TORBERNITE \u0026 MORION QUARTZ – Rare Green Crystals with Black Quartz, France","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eNatur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"32\"\u003eal Torbernite from the legendary, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"66\"\u003elong-closed Margabal Mine, Aveyron, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"102\"\u003eFrance, with vivid green crystals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"136\"\u003econtrasting dramatically against black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"175\"\u003esmoky quartz (morion). This historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"212\"\u003euranium locality operated only briefly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"251\"\u003e(1957–1960) and is now essentially \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"286\"\u003edepleted, making well-formed specimens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"325\"\u003elike this increasingly rare among \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"359\"\u003ecollectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"22\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"22\"\u003e 57 × 54 × 41 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"56\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"56\"\u003e 94,83 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"56\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"56\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"92\"\u003eMargabal Mine, Entraygues-sur-Truyère, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"131\"\u003eAveyron, France\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45431007969389,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/AGC_20240228_233006621.jpg?v=1783332975"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.italmineral.com\/collections\/torbernite.oembed","provider":"ITALMINERAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}