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Azurite, Malachite

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This is a very hard-to-obtain, shallow pocket of LARGE azurite crystals from the Milpillas Mine in Mexico. These crystals have a terrific Tsumeb-like luster and color, and measure to one centimeter. The specimen was extracted without damage to the fine crystals except for a few that contacted the other side of this shallow vug, which are sheared off where they contacted the pocket wall. Velvety acicular malachite adds a pretty color accent around the specimen edges. Quite fine, for what it is!

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Azurite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.1 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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