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Azurite with Malachite

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Wayne Thompson was one of the primary importers of Milpillas azurite in its heyday, from about 2008-2015. He kept a few choice miniatures from his dealings for himself, including this gorgeous combination piece from the early 2010s. The specimen shows off azurites to 2 cm, perched on contrasting, velvety malachite for best color contrast. Long in IKONS book author Wayne Thompson's personal collection of Miniatures/Thumbnails built with his daughter, Stevia, when she was young. Laszlo Kupi photo.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Azurite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm
Added on08/07/2026
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired 10/2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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