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Malachite (primary, not replacement)

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These crystals of highly lustrous, forest-green Malachite have a color saturation that is hard to beat. 7 mm in size, these Malachite crystals form an aesthetic cluster that is rich and appealing. NOTE that primary malachite is rare in Tsumeb, as most is occuring here as replacements after azurite

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 2.2 x 1.9 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
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 Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia - azurite-related pseudomorphs, velvety acicular sprays, blue-on-green contrast, highly valued by collectors for form.