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Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 72832
Mineral:Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Elongated cluster of well-formed green malachite pseudomorphs after prismatic azurite crystals to 20 mm with velvety green malachite on one edge. The azurite crystallized first, then altered to malachite, maintaining the shape of the azurite. Ex. W. B. Thompson collection; ex. Dr. Joseph Springall (1811-1895) of Dexter, Maine
Overall Size:9.5x5.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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