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Azurite & Malachite Psm Cuprite

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Azurite & Malachite Psm Cuprite

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Description
Locality: 
Chessy-les-Mines, Villefranche, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.1 × 1.7 × 1.4 cm
Description

From the type locality, this is a radiated cluster of sharp azurite crystals of intense blue colour. It is also rich in crystals of cuprite that are completely replaced by green malachite. Typical white sand fragments are included in all the crystals. Additionally, it is a floater specimen, completely free of major damages, just erosions. Super European classic specimen.

Ex Jesus Villar collection.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

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...

Malachite

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

Cuprite

Formula: 
Cu2O
Strunz: 
4.AA.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

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