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Malachite and Azurite from Sierra Rica, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Malachite and Azurite from Sierra Rica, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

Malachite and Azurite from Sierra Rica, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 56532
Mineral:Malachite and Azurite
Locality:Sierra Rica, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Fibrous green malachite crystals in spherical aggregates to 6 mm diameter with translucent blue azurite crystals in spherical aggregates to 8 mm diameter. Under magnification the azurite exhibits rhombic faces on the surfaces.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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