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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Campbell Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, United States of America
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
2.2 × 4.5 × 1.1 cm
Weight: 
14.00gr
Description

Excellent sharp single 4.5 cm. long malachite psuedomorph after an azurite crystal from the famous Campbell Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona. This classic material is sought after and uncommon and this is a fine example with no damage and great shape. Comes with at least 4-5 older labels! Rare! 

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...

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