Azurite, Malachite, Olivenite, Duftite - image 1

Azurite, Malachite, Olivenite, Duftite

Unknown Owner
Help improve this recordNo owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.
Sign in to contribute
A classic, sharply terminated, highly lustrous and striated azurite crystal from the Tsumeb Mine. The azurite is nicely accented with malachite, olivenite and duftite. Excellent, highly representative material from this renowned locale. Ex. Tarnowski Collection.

Product details

Species
Malachite, Azurite, Olivenite, DuftiteAbout Malachite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

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

Learn more

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 Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia - azurite-related pseudomorphs, velvety acicular sprays, blue-on-green contrast, highly valued by collectors for form.