Malachite, Cuprite, Smithsonite
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A classic, sharp and pristine, 2.8 cm, malachite-coated cuprite crystal from the famous 1973 find at the Ogonja Mine of Namibia. The crystal is artfully attached to a shard of matrix covered with contrasting smithsonite rhombs. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.
Product details
SpeciesMalachite, Cuprite, Smithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Seeis, Onganja Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.Regional guide
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