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Malachite and Azurite

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Malachite and azurite, 10 cm, from the Northwest Extension, 4,200-foot level, Morenci mine, Greenlee County, Arizona; collected on December 24, 1992. Marc Miterman collection; Mara Kenyon photo.

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SpeciesAzurite, Malachite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Morenci Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 187
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Azurite
Mineral guide
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deep blue copper carbonate with prismatic and botryoidal forms; alters to malachite; Mohs 3.5–4; identify color, habit, and notable localities.
Azurite
Regional guide
Azurite from Morenci Mine
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Locality guide
Morenci Mine
A collector's guide to Morenci Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 269 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.