Cuprite Altering To Malachite
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A fine octahedron with modified edges that has excellent luster. Chessy is one of the world's finest localities for Cuprite, and this is a good example of the species showing alteration to malachite which is classic for the locale.
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Dimensions1.0 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityFrance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Chessy
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.Regional guide
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