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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Whim Creek Mine, Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
2.4 × 4.6 × 2.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.50cm
Description

A classic Whim Well Copper Mine psuedomorph from the upper levels of the mine workings.

The malachite displays a nice chatoyancy, especially for this location.

Minor amount of matrix on the back of the specimen, which was collected in the early 1980's.

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...
Earthstones Australia

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