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Malachite

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An impressive, sturdy, large cabinet malachite crust from Bisbee and the Jaime Bird Collection. This stunning, bubbly, botryoidal plate has nice 3-dimensionality and a sculptural look. Classic and excellent Bisbee material. According to his catalogue, he self-collected this piece in the 1970s.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.5 x 14.0 x 4.1 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.