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Malachite & Azurite

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Malachite & Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Santa Matilde Open Pit, Berja Mines, Las Herrerías, Sierra Almagrera, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.8 × 4.4 × 2.3 cm
Weight: 
56.00gr
Description

The specimen presents a quality far beyond what is known for its species.
The crystals are highly defined, and the color is excellent. A true rarity!

Each of the specimens I publish here has been personally selected by me to meet the expectations 
of the most demanding collectors. I examine hundreds of minerals and choose only 
those that meet my rigorous quality criteria.
Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to acquire a unique specimen.

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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