Malachite, Azurite, Bisbeeite
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An excellent, old-time specimen of botryoidal, dark green malachite with botryoidal, midnight-blue azurite and sky-blue "bisbeeite" on nicely contrasting matrix from the famous Apex Mine in Utah. "Bisbeeite" is a discredited species, which was shown in 1977 to be chrysocolla. This piece has an old label, stating that the piece was collected around 1930. Ex Richard Hauck Collection. 7.0 x 6.5 x 2.8 cm
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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