Malachite ps. after Azurite, after Malachite
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Tolvas Duales Pocket, 1100 Level, Millpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
5.5 x 7.2 x 2.9 cm
Azurite and Malachite combinations are a thing of legend when discussing the famous Milpillas Mine. This particular example features a unique "sandwich" habit, with a partial Malachite pseudomorph, after bring blue Azurite crystals, which formed after Malachite.
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 2.9 x 7.2 cm
Added on11/01/2024
Locality
RepairsNo repairs, no restorations
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Ford Minerals | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Azurite
deep blue copper carbonate with prismatic and botryoidal forms; alters to malachite; Mohs 3.5–4; identify color, habit, and notable localities.Regional guide
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