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Malachite

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A very SHOWY plate of unusually shaped malachite on limonite matrix from the famous Morenci Mine of Arizona. Botryoidal to sagging botryoidal malachite sits on vertical, drape-like malachite. Minor damage to the malachite is certainly not detracting to this striking piece. 8.8 x 7.0 x 2.9 cm

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.8 x 7.0 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Morenci Mine

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.