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Azurite from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

 
Azurite from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 30322
Mineral:Azurite
Locality:Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco
Description:Single crystal of dark blue azurite with minor matrix attached to the bottom. The azurite shows translucency when rear-illuminated with a bright light source. The crystal is highly lustrous and fully terminated, though the edges show chipping.
Overall Size:4x1x.5 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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