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Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 68459
Mineral:Azurite and Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Vein of green malachite with a lustrous translucent vivid-blue 19 mm azurite crystal that was replaced from the inside out with chatoyant fibrous green malachite. Areas of lustrous azurite remain where the alteration is incomplete.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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