Malachite after Azurite - image 1
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Malachite after Azurite

Unknown Owner
Large bladed crystals of what were once azurite measuring to 5.0 cm in size and very aesthetic across the front of this matrix and replaced by green crystallized malachite. A wonderful example from this prolific locality, this is in really good condition.

Product details

Species
Malachite, AzuriteAbout Malachite →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.0 x 13.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Mexico, Sonora, Milpillas MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2025Unknown Owner$10,000.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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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 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.