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Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 44963
Mineral:Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Green malachite pseudomorphs after prismatic azurite crystals up to 22 mm long. The azurite crystallized first, then was altered molecule by molecule into malachite but retaining the original form of the azurite. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:30x22x12 mm
Crystals:4-22 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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