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Malachite and Gypsum over Calcite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Malachite and Gypsum over Calcite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Malachite and Gypsum over Calcite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 25139
Mineral:Malachite and Gypsum over Calcite
Locality:Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Colorful specimen of calcite crystals up to 2 cm with bright green coating of malachite and overgrowth of elongated, colorless gypsum crystals up to 5 mm between the calcite crystals. Fully crystallized on all surfaces.
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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