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Azurite from Bou Beker Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Errachidia Province, Morocco

 
Azurite from Bou Beker Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Errachidia Province, Morocco

Azurite from Bou Beker Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Errachidia Province, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 23890
Mineral:Azurite
Locality:Bou Beker Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Errachidia Province, Morocco
Description:Large cluster of blue azurite crystal with brownish limonite coating in some areas between the azurite crystals. A few of the azurite crystals have started to alter to malachite pseudomorphs. Might be able to clean further. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M672; Ex. Areson collection
Overall Size:20x11x5 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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