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Azurite and Malachite on Quartz from Durango, Mexico

 
Azurite and Malachite on Quartz from Durango, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite on Quartz from Durango, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite on Quartz from Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 57073
Mineral:Azurite and Malachite on Quartz
Locality:Durango, Mexico
Description:Lustrous transparent deep-blue azurite crystals to 1 mm on translucent colorless quartz with minor fibrous green malachite microcrystals in several cavities on all sides of the specimen. Remnants of glue are in one area where it was mounted to a base. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #384
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:0.2-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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