Malachite replacing Azurite with Cerussite
specimen number:
4751056
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Neat combination specimen with a grouping of thick prismatic crystals of terminated azurite in a cluster, this hosting twinned crystals of cerussite. The azurite crystals of been replaced by velvety green chatoyant malachite. In great condition, the cerussite crystals are brightly fluorescent.
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