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Malachite and Chrysocolla

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Around a matrix core is a thin, fan shaped crust of multi-toned, green malachite, with spheres to .5 cm across. Upon analysis, I am told, this is really a mixture of malachite and chrysocolla though it looks more green than blue. This is a very nice specimen of this variety, too. Very attractive, overall, looking more like something out of Africa than Arizona!

Product details

Species
Malachite, ChrysocollaAbout Malachite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.3 x 7.8 x 5.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
USA, Arizona, Morenci MineRegional guide →

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 Morenci Mine, Arizona, USA
from Morenci, Arizona: vivid green botryoidal forms and pseudomorphs against a dark matrix; prized for color contrasts with azurite and chrysocolla.