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Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

 
Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 82914
Mineral:Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona
Description:Sharp, well defined green malachite pseudomorphs after bladed azurite crystals to 4 mm, with a few lustrous dark-blue azurite crystals to 3 mm on one end. The azurite formed first, then altered to malachite, maintaining the original bladed form. Ex. Miller collection T862; originally acquired from Galas Minerals ca. 1985
Overall Size:25x16x10 mm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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