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Copper pseudomorphs after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Georgetown District, Grant County, New Mexico

 
Copper pseudomorphs after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Georgetown District, Grant County, New Mexico

Copper pseudomorphs after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Georgetown District, Grant County, New Mexico

Copper pseudomorphs after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Georgetown District, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 63643
Mineral:Copper pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Copper Rose Mine, Georgetown District, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:Rosette-shaped cluster of native copper pseudomorphs after bladed azurite crystals to 18 mm. The azurite crystallized first, then altered molecule by molecule to copper, maintaining the original azurite form. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:30x27x20 mm
Crystals:8-18 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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