Malachite replacing Azurite
specimen number:
8632309
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikito, Namibia
description: Sharp blocky crystals of what were once azurite measuring to 2.5 cm in size, these now replaced by sparkling deep green crystallized malachite, across the top of this matrix. The specimen is in really good condition.
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