Malachite ps. Cuprite
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This is a doubly-terminated complete floater with no visible points of attachment. It exhibits the beautiful octahedral form of cuprite which has been pseudomorphed to lustrous malachite. A rarity one might first think was from Onganja in Namibia, but is not. We bought these from the mining engineer of this remote mine, little known for specimens.
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Dimensions1.9 x 1.9 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning III Mine
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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