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Azurite from 4750' Level, Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine, Morenci, Arizona

 
Azurite from 4750' Level, Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine, Morenci, Arizona

Azurite from 4750' Level, Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine, Morenci, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 4042
Mineral:Azurite
Locality:4750' Level, Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine, Morenci, Arizona
Description:Showy specimen of vivid blue azurite crystals in brown, limonite gossan matrix. I collected this specimen from a large pocket in the mine and it is one of the best I recovered. Looks beautiful under magnification. Hard to photograph - must be seen. Collected February 5, 1998
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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