Malachite, Cuprite
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A superb and sharp pseudomorph from the mines at Chessy, France. This is a pristine, floater pseudomorph of malachite after cuprite with textbook crystal form. The ancient Chessy mines were closed by the end of the 19th century and this is a fine example of a classic form and species. Ex. Harvard and Dick Jones Collections.
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Dimensions1.2 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityFrance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Chessy
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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