Azurite altering to Malachite
specimen number:
3185008
location:
Morenci mine, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
description:
Beautiful brilliant blue crystallized azurite over the top of a green botryoidal malachite crystal matrix. It is likely the malachite underneath is replacing a previous generation of azurite. Wonderful colors making this very attractive, the piece is in great condition.
Size: 5.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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