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Azurite partially altered to Malachite from Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

 
Azurite partially altered to Malachite from Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

Azurite partially altered to Malachite from Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

Azurite partially altered to Malachite from Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 44979
Mineral:Azurite partially altered to Malachite
Locality:Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona
Description:Lustrous prismatic blue azurite crystals that have partially altered to green malachite. The outer surfaces are a thin veneer of blue azurite and the cores are green malachite. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:27x24x14 mm
Crystals:15-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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