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Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite over Quartz from M'Ssici, Alnif, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

 
Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite over Quartz from M'Ssici, Alnif, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite over Quartz from M'Ssici, Alnif, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite over Quartz from M'Ssici, Alnif, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite over Quartz from M'Ssici, Alnif, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite over Quartz from M'Ssici, Alnif, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 80956
Mineral:Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite over Quartz
Locality:M'Ssici, Alnif, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Description:Lustrous translucent blue bladed azurite crystals to 2 mm, with translucent green malachite pseudomorphs after azurite crystals to 2 mm, over colorless quartz crystals to 30 mm. The azurite crystallized first, then partially altered to malachite. Ex. Miller #M3267
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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