Azurite with Malachite
specimen number:
1052117
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Attractive lustrous blue crystals of azurite measuring to 1.0 cm in size across the top of matrix with green malachite. This is in good condition. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video. This dates to the early 20th century and must represent production from the very early days of underground mining at this famous locality.
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