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Chrysocolla pseudomorphs after Azurite from Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

 
Chrysocolla pseudomorphs after Azurite from Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

Chrysocolla pseudomorphs after Azurite from Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 72087
Mineral:Chrysocolla pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona
Description:Green chrysocolla pseudomorphs after bladed azurite crystals to 14 mm. The azurite crystallized first, then was completely replaced by chrysocolla, leaving the shape of the azurite but composed of microcrystalline chrysocolla. Collected in 1989
Overall Size:34x20x17 mm
Crystals:9-14 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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