#plancheite - Twitter Hashtag

4 months ago

Rock of the Day 💎 Super rare bright blue chatoyant Plancheite with stunning silky rosettes & minor Malachite from Mashamba West Mine, Congo. Cabinet size beauty! AA Grade. Shop 👉https://t.co/Nzc2XFzqOj #Thetoprockcollection #Plancheite #RareMinerals

thetoprockcoll's tweet photo. Rock of the Day 💎

Super rare bright blue chatoyant Plancheite with stunning silky rosettes & minor Malachite from Mashamba West Mine, Congo.

Cabinet size beauty!

AA Grade.

Shop 👉https://t.co/Nzc2XFzqOj

#Thetoprockcollection #Plancheite #RareMinerals https://t.co/0lLb69J4Sx

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Geology Bits of Knowledge

@geologyBits

about 1 year ago

In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany #Mineralogy #Geology #Plancheite #CopperSilicate 🔁 Plancheite Unveiled: A Rare Copper Silicate’s Hidden Beauty ▶️ Deep in the oxidized copper deposits of Congo, a striking sky-blue mineral has captivated geologists. Plancheite, a rare copper silicate, emerges as a testament to Earth’s complex geological processes, its vibrant hues concealing a story millions of years in the making. Formation Story Plancheite was first identified in 1908 by mineralogist Alfred Lacroix in the copper-rich regions of Congo, named after J. Planche, who provided the initial samples. Formed in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, this mineral crystallizes as a secondary product where copper-bearing solutions interact with silica-rich groundwater under specific temperature and pressure conditions. Its discovery in mines like Tantara and Kambowe marked a significant addition to mineralogy, with subsequent finds in Arizona, Namibia, and England expanding its known range. Plancheite’s vibrant blue sprays often grow alongside minerals like chrysocolla and dioptase, making it a collector’s gem. Geological Information Plancheite, with the chemical formula Cu₈(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₄·H₂O, is a hydrated copper silicate belonging to the inosilicate group, characterized by double chains of silica tetrahedra aligned parallel to the c-crystal axis. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system (mmm symmetry), forming acicular or fibrous radial clusters, occasionally as tabular or platy crystals. Found primarily in oxidized copper deposits, it thrives in arid, copper-rich environments where weathering and hydrothermal activity concentrate copper and silica. Its sky-blue color arises from copper ions, and its translucency enhances its aesthetic appeal. Major localities include the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Haut-Katanga region, Arizona’s Eagle Eye Mine, and Cornwall, England. Plancheite’s formation requires precise geochemical conditions, making it scarce and vulnerable to over-collection, with mining activities potentially disrupting its delicate host environments. ▶️ Interesting Fact Plancheite’s striking resemblance to shattuckite often leads to misidentification, but its unique crystal structure, double silica chains, sets it apart, a distinction only revealed through advanced crystallographic analysis in the 1960s. 💥 What fascinates you most about rare minerals like Plancheite? 🔁 Like & Share your thoughts or your favorite mineral discovery! 🎞️ DIOPTASE & PLANCHEITE - Republic of the Congo https://t.co/dYF5ECkniW Photos: https://t.co/azK6mwcrg0

geologyBits's tweet photo. In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany
#Mineralogy #Geology #Plancheite #CopperSilicate

🔁 Plancheite Unveiled: A Rare Copper Silicate’s Hidden Beauty

▶️ Deep in the oxidized copper deposits of Congo, a striking sky-blue mineral has captivated geologists.

Plancheite, a rare copper silicate, emerges as a testament to Earth’s complex geological processes, its vibrant hues concealing a story millions of years in the making.

Formation Story
Plancheite was first identified in 1908 by mineralogist Alfred Lacroix in the copper-rich regions of Congo, named after J. Planche, who provided the initial samples.

Formed in the oxidized zones
of copper deposits, this mineral crystallizes as a secondary product where copper-bearing solutions interact with silica-rich groundwater under specific temperature and pressure conditions.

Its discovery in mines
like Tantara and Kambowe marked a significant addition to mineralogy, with subsequent finds in Arizona, Namibia, and England expanding its known range.

Plancheite’s vibrant blue sprays
often grow alongside minerals like chrysocolla and dioptase, making it a collector’s gem.

Geological Information
Plancheite, with the chemical formula Cu₈(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₄·H₂O, is a hydrated copper silicate belonging to the inosilicate group, characterized by double chains of silica tetrahedra aligned parallel to the c-crystal axis.

It crystallizes
in the orthorhombic system (mmm symmetry), forming acicular or fibrous radial clusters, occasionally as tabular or platy crystals.

Found primarily
in oxidized copper deposits, it thrives in arid, copper-rich environments where weathering and hydrothermal activity concentrate copper and silica.

Its sky-blue color
arises from copper ions, and its translucency enhances its aesthetic appeal.

Major localities include
the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Haut-Katanga region, Arizona’s Eagle Eye Mine, and Cornwall, England.

Plancheite’s formation
requires precise geochemical conditions, making it scarce and vulnerable to over-collection, with mining activities potentially disrupting its delicate host environments.

▶️ Interesting Fact
Plancheite’s striking resemblance to shattuckite often leads to misidentification, but its unique crystal structure, double silica chains, sets it apart, a distinction only revealed through advanced crystallographic analysis in the 1960s.

💥 What fascinates you most about rare minerals like Plancheite?

🔁 Like & Share your thoughts or your favorite mineral discovery!

🎞️ DIOPTASE & PLANCHEITE - Republic of the Congo
https://t.co/dYF5ECkniW

Photos: https://t.co/azK6mwcrg0

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ゼン鉱さん @Zenkoh_mineral

over 3 years ago

#東京ミネラルショーで @universe777m78 さんお迎えした石、 #Plancheite 。なんだこれは…。見たことも聞いたこともない石に惹かれました✨ #東京ミネラルショー2022 #プランヘ石

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Blue sign @BluesignV

over 7 years ago

Awesome Geode of #Plancheite with #Malachite from #Congo. Credit: Spann Family

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HealingCrystals.com @CrystalTalk

over 8 years ago

Plancheite: https://t.co/D2b0qPBEGr Use #Plancheite when you need a boost of #courage during stressful situations or to #protect yourself from unwanted negative energies. Useful in gaining knowledge of the #cosmos, #Plancheite is a valuable tool when learning about #Astrology.

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HealingCrystals.com @CrystalTalk

over 8 years ago

Plancheite: https://t.co/D2b0qPBEGr Use #Plancheite when you need a boost of #courage during stressful situations or to #protect yourself from unwanted negative energies. Useful in gaining knowledge of the #cosmos, #Plancheite is a valuable tool when learning about #Astrology.

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Earth Archives @EarthArchivesHQ

over 8 years ago

Plancheite was first described by A. Lacroix from Mindouli. Named after a French explorer, Mr. Planche, who supplied the samples to Lacroix. #science #nature #geology #minerals #rocks #infographic #earth #plancheite

EarthArchivesHQ's tweet photo. Plancheite was first described by A. Lacroix from Mindouli. Named after a French explorer, Mr. Planche, who supplied the samples to Lacroix. #science #nature #geology #minerals #rocks #infographic #earth #plancheite https://t.co/8Ci31xYHJG

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HealingCrystals.com @CrystalTalk

over 8 years ago

Plancheite: https://t.co/Q1fi3bDIFi Use #Plancheite when you need a boost of #courage during stressful situations or to #protect yourself from unwanted negative energies. Useful in gaining knowledge of the #cosmos, #Plancheite is a valuable tool when learning about #Astrology.

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HealingCrystals.com @CrystalTalk

over 8 years ago

Plancheite: https://t.co/2lu1FIyLF1 Use #Plancheite when you need a boost of #courage during stressful situations or to #protect yourself from unwanted negative energies. Useful in gaining knowledge of the #cosmos, #Plancheite is a valuable tool when learning about #Astrology.

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HealingCrystals.com @CrystalTalk

over 8 years ago

Plancheite: https://t.co/D078h268c4 Use #Plancheite when you need a boost of #courage during stressful situations or to #protect yourself from unwanted negative energies. Useful in gaining knowledge of the #cosmos, #Plancheite is a valuable tool when learning about #Astrology.

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HealingCrystals.com @CrystalTalk

over 8 years ago

Plancheite: https://t.co/qbJA7oGhKR Use #Plancheite when you need a boost of #courage during stressful situations or to #protect yourself from unwanted negative energies. Useful in gaining knowledge of the #cosmos, #Plancheite is a valuable tool when learning about #Astrology.

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HealingCrystals.com @CrystalTalk

almost 9 years ago

Plancheite: https://t.co/1IWltXTqWd Use #Plancheite when you need a boost of #courage during stressful situations or to #protect yourself from unwanted negative energies. Useful in gaining knowledge of the #cosmos, #Plancheite is a valuable tool when learning about #Astrology.