Malachite replacing Azurite
specimen number:
3181573
location:
Milpillas mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Blocky crystals of what were once azurite to 1.7 cm across now replaced by green malachite. A second-generation of azurite is present. In very good condition. Mounted for display in a perky box and will ship as shown.
Size: 3.5 x 2.0 x 0.8 cm (thumbnail)
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