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Baryte & Azurite

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Baryte & Azurite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Brixlegg, Kufstein District, Tyrol, Austria
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 2.7 × 2.2 cm
Description

Old Austrian Classic from this famous historic locality. The elongated baryte assemble is nearly white and some tiny azurite crystals are scattered all over. Backside was on the rock, no significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Baryte

Formula: 
BaSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White

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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