Azurite, Malachite, Smithsonite - image 1

Azurite, Malachite, Smithsonite

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An interesting, and probably very old specimen that has a few thick, spear-like crystals of Azurite altering to Malachite, perched against a knob of glistening smithsonite (a rare association, that). The azurite crystal is quite a bit sharper in person than it appears in the photo, for some reason. 6 x 4 x 3.75 cm

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Azurite, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 4.0 x 3.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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