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Azurite from
Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA

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Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
© Dick Dionne
Description
Comments:Exceptionally sharp crystals common in gossan cavities and fissures.
Habit:Blocky, tabular, terminated
Colour:Azure-blue
UV Fluorescence:None
Quality of samples:Good crystals or rich for species - important (!)
Rarity at site:Common
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
References
References:[www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Azurite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
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