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Malachite

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I think that this matrix specimen of botryoidal, dark, sea foam green, malachite, to 2.5 cm across, is as good as it gets from Bisbee. Classic in sculptural, waterfall-like aesthetics! In fact, this would be a good specimen from Zaire, even. For me, it's the elongation of the botryoids into a stalactitic form, as well as the color, that makes this specimen a winner. This was formerly in the collection of Don Belsher. He acquired from Dick Groom in 1971.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 x 6.3 x 5.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Bisbee

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Malachite
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.
Malachite
Regional guide
Malachite from Bisbee, Arizona, USA
from Bisbee, Arizona — classic copper-carbonate featuring deep emerald to blue-green botryoidal crusts, velvety chatoyancy, and sculptural vug forms.