Malachite, Smithsonite
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Chatoyant and very dramatic bundles of green and black, acicular primary malachite crystals aesthetically placed on smithsonite-coated matrix on this very FINE and UNCOMMON specimen from the famous Emke Mine at Onganja, Namibia. Ex. Ed Ruggiero Collection, who purchased this excellent combo piece from Pala Properties in July, 1975.
Product details
SpeciesMalachite, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 4.0 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Seeis, Onganja Mine
Known provenance
| 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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