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Malachite Psm Azurite & Smithsonite

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Malachite Psm Azurite & Smithsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.4 × 7.5 × 7 cm
Description

An outstanding Tsumeb association featuring a group of aesthetically positioned and arranged azurite crystals nestled amongst a bed of sparkling smithsonite crystals. 

The 11cm specimen is an exceptional display piece since the robust isolated azurite crystals create a good visual effect contrasting dramatically against the smithsonite, exhibiting translucent blue edges and chatoyant green malachite cores that have swelled out in typical botryoidal style.

A true work of natural art.

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: 
Chessy copper mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d'Oingt, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France...

Smithsonite

Formula: 
ZnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

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