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Malachite Ps. Azurite

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A major showpiece, in a case, this is a CABINET-sized specimen, one of only several recovered in pristine condition! This plate is complete all over its surface and in person is much more appealing than a photo can show, because of the complex 3-dimensional surface (see lower-left close-up for a good idea of what the texture is, as well). For that matter, a large plate this size with so many sharp crystals isn't common from anywhere, but for Mexico its pretty unprecedented. For whatever reason, the azurite and malachite deposits here have seldom produced large specimens of any quality.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Azurite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 x 11.0 x 6.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine

Known provenance

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

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