Azurite with Malachite after Azurite
specimen number:
8282421
location:
Milpillas mine, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
description:
A fine multi-generation specimen, the first generation thick terminated crystals of azurite measuring to 2.5 cm in height, these now replaced by green malachite. A second-generation of lustrous beautiful blue azurite crystals measuring to 2.0 cm in height are scattered across this first generation crystallization. Minor brecciated matrix attached, this is in very good condition.
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