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Malachite

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A superb old Bisbee specimen of VELVETY deep green botryoidal malachite. The specimen is beautifully trimmed to fully expose the mound of lustrous malachite, ringed by the contrasting lighter-colored, banded edge of the malachite and the limonite matrix. 4.2 x 3.5 x 2.8cm

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Bisbee

Known provenance

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

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Malachite
Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.
Malachite
Regional guide
Malachite from Bisbee, Arizona, USA
from Bisbee, Arizona — classic copper-carbonate featuring deep emerald to blue-green botryoidal crusts, velvety chatoyancy, and sculptural vug forms.