Malachite after Barite with Chrysocolla, Malachite
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The top of this malachite matrix is covered by thin platy crystals of what were most likely once barite, these now replaced by green crystallized malachite and coated with blue chrysocolla. In good condition.
Product details
SpeciesMalachite, Barite, Chrysocolla
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on02/02/2025
LocalityDR Congo, Lualaba, Tenke-Fungurume area
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/2025 | Unknown Owner | $275.00 |
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.Regional guide
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