Malachite after Azurite with Malachite

Specimen ID: W4M-XGK

Title
Malachite after Azurite with Malachite
Locality
As recorded:
Milpillas Mine, level 1100, Cuitaca, Municipio Santa Cruz, Sonora  Mexico
Dimensions
104mm x 61mm x 38mm
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Description
Very aerial aggregate of sharp Azurite crystals with an unusual morphology for the deposit. They are lustrous, have a very deep and vivid color and are partially covered by fibrous Malachite. The Milpillas mine closed in June 2020. Milpillas Mine, level 1100, Cuitaca, Municipio Santa Cruz, Sonora  Mexico (01/2020) Specimen size: 10.4 × 6.1 × 3.8 cm = 4.09” × 2.40” × 1.50” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1.6 cm = 0.91” × 0.63”
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Mineral(s)
Malachite, AzuriteNone listed
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Reference: TF37AM5 Very aerial aggregate of sharp Azurite crystals with an unusual morphology for the deposit. They are lustrous, have a very deep and vivid color and are partially covered by fibrous Malachite. The Milpillas mine closed in June 2020. Milpillas Mine, level 1100, Cuitaca, Municipio Santa Cruz, Sonora  Mexico (01/2020) Specimen size: 10.4 × 6.1 × 3.8 cm = 4.09” × 2.40” × 1.50” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1.6 cm = 0.91” × 0.63”
Jordi Fabre - 25th December 2021
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