Botryoidal Malachite on Quartz

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Botryoidal malachite on quartz, 12 cm, from the Burra Burra mine, Burra, South Australia. Ex Sir Henry Ayers collection, acquired in 1881; Jeff Scovil photo (SAM G2335).

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 92

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
Sir Henry AyersNot disclosed

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Malachite
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