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Malachite replacing Azurite

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Superb bladed crystals of azurite measuring to 2.0 cm in size in the process of being replaced by green crystallized malachite and set perfectly up on matrix. This is in really good condition.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Azurite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 x 5.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$2,300.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.
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Regional guide
Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
Milpillas malachite, from Sonora’s Milpillas Mine, offers azurite-pseudomorph forms, silky green luster, and blue-green color contrasts that collectors prize.