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Azurite on Malachite from Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

 
Azurite on Malachite from Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 22352
Mineral:Azurite on Malachite
Locality:Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona
Description:Hemispherical rosettes up to 5 mm diameter of vivid blue azurite on green malachite-coated matrix. Some of the azurite rosettes are scuffed on the outer surfaces. Very colorful specimen.
Overall Size:30x20x20 mm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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