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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 40560
Mineral:Azurite and Malachite
Locality:Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona
Description:Colorful cluster velvety green malachite in hemispherical aggregates to 8 mm diameter with sparkling dark-blue azurite crystals up to 1 mm in lustrous hemispherical aggregates to 5 mm diameter. One side was sawn to remove excess matrix without damage.
Overall Size:9x6x6 cm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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