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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Kerrouchene, Khénifra Province, Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.7 × 2.3 × 1.7 cm
Description

Malachite partially pseudomorphing Azurite crystal. There are both green (malachite) and dark blue (azurite) color present. Very good and interesting sample.

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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