Azurite with Malachite
specimen number:
4641173
location:
Yauricocha mine, Lima, Peru
description:
While Peru is known for having vast deposits of copper, copper secondary minerals are not terribly common from this country. This old example shows sparkling blue crystals of azurite across the front of this matrix with green malachite. In great condition. Previous antique label from Minerals Unlimited.
Size: 4.0 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm (miniature)
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