Malachite after Azurite
specimen number:
7991566
location:
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Bladed crystals of what were once azurite to 1.2 cm in size across this breccia matrix and replaced by green chatoyant velvety crystallized malachite. White bladed crystals of barite are present as well. In great condition.
Size: 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
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