Cuprite with Malachite after Azurite, Chrysocolla - image 1
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Cuprite with Malachite after Azurite, Chrysocolla

Unknown Owner
A gorgeous combination specimen showing sharp lustrous deep red crystals of cuprite measuring to 1.0 cm in size across the front of this matrix which is partly covered with light blue chrysocolla. There are sprays of what were once azurite crystals measuring to 2.5 cm in size, these now replaced by malachite. All are in great condition.

Product details

Species
Malachite, Cuprite, Azurite, ChrysocollaAbout Malachite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
DR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$6,500.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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