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Azurite on Tenorite from Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

 
Azurite on Tenorite from Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

Azurite on Tenorite from Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

Azurite on Tenorite from Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

Azurite on Tenorite from Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

Azurite on Tenorite from Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 76379
Mineral:Azurite on Tenorite
Locality:Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona
Description:Shallow cavity in limonite gossan lined with large (for this locality) lustrous translucent blue azurite crystals to 6 mm on earthy black tenorite. This specimen is one of the best I collected on this trip, with large crystals, good coverage and color. Collected February 5, 1998
Overall Size:8x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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