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Malachite

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This is a CLASSIC for the Tsumeb Mine: sharp, perfectly-defined blades of azurite have pseudomorphed to green malachite, retaining the azurite form. The largest crystal in this cluster measures 3 cm. Ex. Ernie Schlichter Collection.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 3.4 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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Malachite
Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.
Malachite
Regional guide
Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia - azurite-related pseudomorphs, velvety acicular sprays, blue-on-green contrast, highly valued by collectors for form.