AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Azurite (spherical nodule) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 72286 |
Mineral: | Azurite (spherical nodule) |
Locality: | Mina de Santa Rosa, Concepción del Oro District, Zacatecas, Mexico |
Description: | Large lustrous translucent dark-blue azurite crystals in an oblong spherical nodule fully crystallized on all faces with no attachment point — a floater formation. These azurite nodules usually are found in mud zones in the copper mines. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection #300 |
Overall Size: | 4x3x2.5 cm |
Crystals: | 2-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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