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Azurite partially altered to Malachite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Azurite partially altered to Malachite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Azurite partially altered to Malachite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Azurite partially altered to Malachite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 17314
Mineral:Azurite partially altered to Malachite
Locality:Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Lustrous translucent blue azurite crystals that were partially altered to fibrous green malachite crystals. If the alteration had continued, it would have completely altered to a malachite pseudomorph after azurite. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection #035
Overall Size:20x18x15 mm
Crystals:6-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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