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Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 82289
Mineral:Azurite with partial alteration to Malachite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Large wedge-shaped lustrous dark-blue azurite crystals with partial alteration to fibrous green malachite on the bottom. The azurite crystals are rhombic form with striated faces. Shows good transparency with strong illumination from the rear. Ex. Miller collection T2546; acquired in 2014 from E. Greene.
Overall Size:28x24x11 mm
Crystals:10-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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