Milpillas Mine
Curated by Maggie Liu · Updated:
The Milpillas Mine in Sonora, Mexico, is a modern locality that produced some of the finest azurite and malachite of recent decades.
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What it is known for
Milpillas' oxidised copper orebody yielded deep-blue azurite crystals, malachite (often as azurite pseudomorphs), and cuprite, rivalling the historic classics.
What collectors look for
Sharp, lustrous azurite crystals and azurite-to-malachite pseudomorphs are the prize.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Milpillas Mine?
Milpillas Mine is a mineral locality in Sonora, Mexico. It lies at approximately 30.5000°N, 110.4000°W. Elevation is about 1300 m.
What minerals are found at Milpillas Mine?
Signature minerals from Milpillas Mine include Azurite, Malachite, Cuprite, Chrysocolla. The locality lies in Sonora, Mexico, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Milpillas Mine known for?
The Milpillas Mine in Sonora, Mexico, is a modern locality that produced some of the finest azurite and malachite of recent decades.
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