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Azurite & Malachite

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Azurite & Malachite

Ex J & S Mommers Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Zelidja Mine, Touissit-Bou Beker District, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
2.5 × 3.9 × 2.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.00cm
Description

A 2.0 cm sharp dark blue azurite, partially altered to malachite Two further pseudomorphs for the matrix for the specimen

Acquired from brian Shelton who purchased the specimen for USD 75 from a Bev Scollary in 1984

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
Earthstones Australia

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