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Malachite from Mexico, Sonora, Milpillas, Milpillas Mine

Malachite pseudomorph after azurite crystals.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.2 x 7.4 cm
Added on07/19/2026
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine
RepairsNone
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mexico IX: Milpillas Mine, 52-5 page 595
Current owner
Frank A. Imbriacco III
Frank A. Imbriacco III
New Jersey
Acquired
Dec 2008

Owner’s note

Acquired from Evan Jones & Marc Miterman (Unique Minerals).

Member since 2025

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