Cyanotrichite, Malachite
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Cyanotrichite is an uncommon copper sulfate found in the oxidation zone of copper ore bodies. This rich and very colorful layered specimen has tiny, acicular, radiating, powder-blue to royal-blue cyanotrichite needles with contrasting green malachite in gossan matrix. This fine, old piece from the Maid of Sunshine Mine of Arizona.
Product details
SpeciesMalachite, Cyanotrichite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 x 5.2 x 4.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Cochise County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
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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