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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Whim Creek Mine, Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8 × 5.4 × 3.3 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.20cm
Description

An exceptionally fine specimen of it's type from this locality. It consists of dark green velvety malachite pseudomorphs after azurite crystals contrasted beautifully on a light green malachite that has a really weird looking texture. This specimen sits perfectly for cabinet display and is completely free of damage. A superb piece for the discerning collector.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Malachite

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

Azurite

Formula: 
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
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