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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 75542
Mineral:Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Fibrous green malachite pseudomorphs after bladed azurite crystals to 10 mm over microcrystals of an unknown mineral. The azurite crystallized first, then altered molecule by molecule to malachite, maintaining the original shape of the azurite crystals. Collected in 2012-2013
Overall Size:6x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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