Malachite, Azurite

Specimen ID: MG6-H05

Mineral(s)
Malachite : Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Azurite : Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
6.2cm x 5.5cm x 2.8cm
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Azurite with Malachite from Oumjrane Mine, AlnifThe habitus is very unusual. The absence of the main prism suggests the apparent form of a dipyramid or an octahedron. Azurite crystals are on both the front and the back sides. The contrast between the vivid blue of the Azurite and the intense green of tSize:6.2 x 5.5 x 2.8cmNote: This photo has been added automatically, if the mineral names and/or location string do not match up please report this entry in the 'Errors' topic in the messageboard.
Jordi Fabre - 10th April 2006

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Azurite with Malachite from Oumjrane Mine, AlnifThe habitus is very unusual. The absence of the main prism suggests the apparent form of a dipyramid or an octahedron. Azurite crystals are on both the front and the back sides. The contrast between the vivid blue of the Azurite and the intense green of the Malachite is superb. This is one of the few pieces found with this crystallographic habitus at the locality.Size:6.2 x 5.5 x 2.8 cm
Jordi Fabre - 10th April 2006
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