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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 68456
Mineral:Azurite with Malachite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent vivid-blue azurite crystals with minor green malachite. The azurite bright blue color is caused by the interior malachite altering the interior, leaving only a thin outer layer of azurite (visible at contacts from adjacent crystals).
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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