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Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite with second generation of Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:	No. 75494
Mineral:	Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite with second generation of Azurite
Locality:	Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:	Chatoyant fibrous green malachite pseudomorphs after azurite crystals to 10 mm with overgrowth of a second generation of lustrous translucent blue azurite crystals to 15 mm. The azurite crystals have a vivid blue color due to excellent translucency. Collected ca. 2012
Overall Size:	5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:	0.5-15.0 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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