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Azurite with Malachite 
last edited:  12/19/07    number of photos:  4                                                                        
Azurite (blue) is 2CuCO₃.Cu(OH)₂                                          
Malachite (green) is CuCO₃.Cu(OH)₂
hardness: 3.5 to 4
azurite as a mineral     malachite as a mineral

cabochons
azurite and malachite from Bisbee, Arizona:  A  B
azurite and malachite from Morenci, Arizona:  A  B 
 

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