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Azurite on Quartz from San Carlos Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Azurite on Quartz from San Carlos Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

Azurite on Quartz from San Carlos Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 24970
Mineral:Azurite on Quartz
Locality:San Carlos Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Rosettes up to 10 mm across of blue azurite crystals on contrasting matrix of white quartz crystals. Minor imperfections on the azurite clusters are visible under magnification. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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