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Malachite, Mottramite

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A very showy and excellent L-shaped Tsumeb specimen of lightly iridescent, botryoidal, velvet malachite on bubbly, forest-green mottramite. The matrix is calcite, a nice contrast. The backside is a pleasant surprise, with more malachite. Fine combination material from this famous mine. Ex Rob Smith Collection.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Mottramite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 3.2 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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