Malachite after Azurite with Barite
specimen number:
8811268
location:
Milpillas mine, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Double terminated crystals of what were once azurite measuring to 2.5 cm in length on matrix and being replaced by velvety green crystallized malachite. Thin bladed glassy gemmy crystals of barite are present. This is in good condition with slight micro-chipping to the barite crystals as seen. Nice for this locality.
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