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Azurite, Malachite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Azurite, Malachite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

Azurite, Malachite from Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 16592
Mineral:Azurite, Malachite
Locality:Apex Mine, San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Translucent azurite crystals up to 5 mm with green malachite and colorless fluorite (?). Under magnification, the azurite is stunningly beautiful. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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