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Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Malachite from Planet Mine, La Paz County, Arizona

 
Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Malachite from Planet Mine, La Paz County, Arizona

Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Malachite from Planet Mine, La Paz County, Arizona

Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Malachite from Planet Mine, La Paz County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 44913
Mineral:Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Malachite
Locality:Planet Mine, La Paz County, Arizona
Description:Blue to green chrysocolla pseudomorphs after tapered malachite crystals up to 6 mm long. On one edge the interior of the pseudomorphs are exposed showing the chrysocolla completely replaced the malachite. Looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:5x3x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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