Malachite replacing Azurite - image 1

Malachite replacing Azurite

Unknown Owner
Razor-sharp crystals of azurite measuring to 2.8 cm in size across the top of a thin breccia matrix. These crystals are in the process of being replaced by green malachite. From 2020, this is in terrific condition all around. The quality is excellent.

Product details

Species
Malachite, AzuriteAbout Malachite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Mexico, Sonora, Milpillas MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
11/2024Unknown Owner$2,370.00
—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.