Lavedulan, Conichalcite and Goethite

This colorful mineral association formed in the oxidized zone of a copper-rich deposit, where arsenic-bearing solutions deposited rare lavendulan alongside green conichalcite and iron-rich goethite. The Gold Hill district is known for producing an unusual variety of secondary minerals formed through complex near-surface alteration processes.

The vivid blue lavendulan contrasted against earthy goethite and bright conichalcite reflects multiple stages of oxidation and mineral replacement, preserving a striking combination from one of Utah’s classic mining regions.