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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 68584
Mineral:Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent blue azurite crystals to 15 mm with fibrous green malachite crystals that are replacing the azurite from the inside out. The vivid blue color of the azurite is caused by the thin outer layer and malachite core.
Overall Size:4x2.7x2 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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