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Azurite with minor Malachite from Hanover #2 Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

 
Azurite with minor Malachite from Hanover #2 Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

Azurite with minor Malachite from Hanover #2 Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

Azurite with minor Malachite from Hanover #2 Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

Azurite with minor Malachite from Hanover #2 Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

Azurite with minor Malachite from Hanover #2 Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 77018
Mineral:Azurite with minor Malachite
Locality:Hanover #2 Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:Rosettes of lustrous translucent blue azurite crystals to 4 mm over green malachite. The azurite crystals are wedge-shaped rhombohedral form with microscopic crystallization patterns on the faces giving them a satin-like luster. Originally acquired from R. DeMark in September 1995
Overall Size:21x15x12 mm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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