Azurite, Malachite, Chalcocite
Unknown Owner
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An OLD-TIME, CLASSIC and showy combination piece from the site of the first United States lead mining "rush" in the 1820s of royal-blue azurite, malachite, gray chalcocite and bright, brassy chalcopyrite in a box-work matrix of chert. RARE and old material, seldom available. Ex. DuFoe and George Feist Collections.
Product details
SpeciesMalachite, Azurite, Chalcocite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Wisconsin, Mineral Point Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
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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