AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Azurite and Malachite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 23699 |
Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Shallow cavity in matrix lined with many thin, bladed crystals of blue azurite up to 15 mm long with botryoidal, green malachite. The azurite crystals have a powdery surface luster and good blue color. All surfaces appear naturally crystallized. Ex. Grahm collection (South Africa) |
Overall Size: | 8x6x5 cm |
Crystals: | 3-15 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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