Azurite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
Size: 2.7x2.7x1.6cm
Species: Azurite partially pseudomorphing to malachite
Locality: Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
Description: A sharp single crystal of lustrous azurite partially coated by chatoyant malachite. The specimens from the milpillas mine redefined the international standards for what quality azurite specimens could reach. The mine is done producing azurite specimens and nothing of significance has come out in the last several years since the oxide zone was mined through.
Size: 2.7x2.7x1.6cm
Species: Azurite partially pseudomorphing to malachite
Locality: Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
Description: A sharp single crystal of lustrous azurite partially coated by chatoyant malachite. The specimens from the milpillas mine redefined the international standards for what quality azurite specimens could reach. The mine is done producing azurite specimens and nothing of significance has come out in the last several years since the oxide zone was mined through.
Size: 2.7x2.7x1.6cm
Species: Azurite partially pseudomorphing to malachite
Locality: Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
Description: A sharp single crystal of lustrous azurite partially coated by chatoyant malachite. The specimens from the milpillas mine redefined the international standards for what quality azurite specimens could reach. The mine is done producing azurite specimens and nothing of significance has come out in the last several years since the oxide zone was mined through.
