Azurite and malachite, USA, Morenci Mine - image 1
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Azurite and malachite, USA, Morenci Mine

Botryoidal azurite and malachite from the Stalactite Pocket on the 4850' level of the Northwest Extension at the Morenci open pit.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite, Malachite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.4 x 10.5 cm
Added on05/12/2025
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Morenci Mine
RepairsNone
Current owner
Frank A. Imbriacco III
Frank A. Imbriacco III
New Jersey
Acquired
Jan 2024

Owner’s note

Acquired from Nathan Reiskin.

Member since 2025

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Azurite
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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.
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Azurite from Morenci Mine
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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.