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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.4 × 7.1 × 4.7 cm
Description

A really fine pseudomorph sample - large, well developed azurite crystals formed this amazing cluster, they are completely replaced by malachite. The crystals are partly glossy and chatoyant - this indicator is much better in person and also the color is more impressive when you see it with your own eyes. No significant damages to report.

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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