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Malachite, Azurite

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Large, velvety, chatoyant blades of green Malachite which have completely replaced Azurite forming a "fan-like" orientation of crystals. Rob Smith acquired this piece from a man named Karthage who worked in the Tsumeb mine from the 1960's - 1990's as a fitter. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Azurite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.6 x 8.3 x 5.5 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 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.