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Azurite With Malachite

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Azurite With Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.8 × 5.5 × 4.5 cm
Description

Sharply defined, electric blue azurite from the famous Tsumeb Mine. The crystals reach a length of 3 cm! Its faces are partially glossy with striking long stripes. The other areas of the azurites are dusted with malachite. All photos with natural daylight

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Azurite

Formula: 
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Chessy copper mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d'Oingt, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France...

Malachite

Formula: 
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0