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Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 8712
Mineral:Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Velvety green malachite pseudomorphs after rhombohedral azurite crystals up to 20 mm. The fibrous malachite texture obscures the original azurite shape, but it is visible when carefully viewed.
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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