Malachite replacing Azurite with Dolomite
specimen number:
5005022
location:
Touissit, Jerada, Oriental, Morocco
description:
An attractive grouping of bladed azurite crystals measuring to 2.3 cm on edge across this dolomite crystal matrix. The azurite crystals are in the process of being replaced by green malachite. This is in super condition. The specimen comes with a previous collection label as shown at the end of the video. Collected around the year 1984.
Size: 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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