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Azurite and Malachite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Azurite and Malachite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 45150
Mineral:Azurite and Malachite
Locality:Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous translucent blue azurite crystals to 1 mm long with 1 mm diameter hemispherical rosettes of acicular green malachite crystals lining a cavity in tan-colored matrix. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:4.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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