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Malachite, Dolomite

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A really good and showy Tsumeb specimen of chatoyant, PRIMARY malachite. The three malachite balls, to 1.5 cm, and smaller sprays of chatoyant needles are aesthetically scattered on a 3-dimensional matrix covered with sparkly, drusy, light gray dolomite. Primary malachite is not that common from Tsumeb and this is a very good one. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Dolomite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.3 x 5.6 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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