Malachite ps. after Barite
Unknown Owner
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Individual, prismatic crystals of barite, to 1.1 cm in length, on matrix, have been pseudomorphed (replaced) by grass green malachite. Another fine, rare specimen from this find of the late 1990s. I have not seen this quality since, and they seem fairly unique for overall quality and sharpness.
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Dimensions1.8 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, Shangulowé 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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