Malachite after Azurite
specimen number:
8831024
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Bladed crystals of what were once azurite to 1.3 cm in size now replaced by green malachite across the front of this matrix. Neat old label from the British Museum, Department of Geology. Originally they acquired the piece from Ward's. Label as seen at the end of the video.
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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