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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 48401
Mineral:Azurite and Malachite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Showy specimen of vivid blue lustrous azurite crystals to 3 mm in a pocket inside a concave layered green malachite formation. The vivid blue color is due to the translucency of the azurite.
Overall Size:6x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-3.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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