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Azurite and Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Azurite and Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 41235
Mineral:Azurite and Malachite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Lustrous blue azurite crystals up to 10 mm long overgrown on chatoyant fibrous green malachite crystals. This is the best thumbnail-sized azurite specimen I have from this new locality. One azurite crystal has white matrix included in a rear face.
Overall Size:30x20x18 mm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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