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Azurite over Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Azurite over Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite over Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite over Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite over Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite over Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 83004
Mineral:Azurite over Malachite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent dark-blue azurite crystals over green malachite cores on the bottom edge where they were attached. It is speculated that the azurite crystallized, then altered to malachite inside, leaving only a thin layer of azurite. Ex. Miller collection T3948; collected in 2012-2013
Overall Size:29x18x15 mm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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