Malachite Pseudomorph After Azurite, on Mimetite & CONICLACITE - image 1
Malachite Pseudomorph After Azurite, on Mimetite & CONICLACITE - image 2
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Malachite Pseudomorph After Azurite, on Mimetite & CONICLACITE

$4,500.00

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Tucson, Arizona, USA
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An excellent specimen of classic Azurite crystals replaced by Malachite from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. Well developed bladed crystals of Azurite measuring to 3cm have been completely pseudomorphed by mottled green Malachite with areas of minutely botryoidal black-grey Mn-oxide. On a cellular white-grey Dolomite matrix, partly covered in bright olive-green micro-crystal druses of Duftite. A fine pseudomorph from the Tsumeb mine, and comes with a Wilhelm Maucher label pre-1936.

Product details

Species
Malachite, Azurite, MimetiteAbout Malachite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 7.0 x 4.7 cm
Listed on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →
SKUCC9273

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