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Malachite Psm Azurite

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Malachite Psm Azurite

Former collection Kasper (CH)
Pseudomorph

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.3 × 8.5 × 6.4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
3.50cm
Weight: 
422.00gr
Description

Choice, sculptural group of malachite pseudomorphing a group of sizeable azurite crystals on gossan matrix. Main crystals are well defined, with evident sharp edges.
Minimal peripheral damage, with a couple of non complete crystals. 

Former collection Kasper (Switzerland), it dates back to the 1970s.

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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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