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Malachite after Azurite

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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

SpeciesMalachite, Azurite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.0 x 13.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2025Unknown Owner$10,000.00
—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.