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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36199
Mineral:Azurite, Quartz Malachite
Locality:Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona
Description:Bright blue azurite crystal in a shallow cavity in quartz-rich matrix with minor green malachite crystals on the rear. Several incomplete quartz crystals are visible poking through the azurite and scattered on top.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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