Malachite ps. Cuprite
Tama Higuchi Collection #277
Good-size crystal of malachite pseudomorphed after cuprite, nice bevels and hoppered faces. Purchased at the Denver 2024 mineral show (Hardrock Summit) where Unique minerals had a selection, new to market from the Emringer collection.
Ex. Georges Bargeot.
Ex. Gilles Emringer.
Illustrated in Le Regne "Mines et Mineraux de Chessy (Rhône)," Hors Série IX -2003, page 51.
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Dimensions2.2 x 2.1 x 2.1 cm
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Added on01/10/2026
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