Malachite Ps. Azurite With Azurite - image 1
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Malachite Ps. Azurite With Azurite

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A complexly grown cluster of thin blades of azurite, almost entirely altered to malachite. The contrast of the chatoyant electric green malachite and the vivid blue azurite hue in the remnant primary material (visible at a few places) is striking!

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Azurite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 3.1 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine

Known provenance

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

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