Malachite-replacing-Azurite with Cuprite
specimen number:
3331106
location:
Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
description:
Blocky crystals of what were once azurite measuring to 1.5 cm in size been replaced by green crystallized malachite on a matrix with crystallized cuprite. Very slight micro-rubbing present, still in very good condition.
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