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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 44894
Mineral:Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Green malachite pseudomorphs after bladed azurite crystals up to 9 mm. The azurite crystallized first, then was altered molecule by molecule into malachite but retaining the original form of the azurite. The rear is coated with yellow-green duftite Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:5.5x5x3 cm
Crystals:4-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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