Malachite with Calcite - image 1
Malachite with Calcite - image 2
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Malachite with Calcite

Unknown Owner
A stalactitic matrix is coated with green crystallized malachite. Gemmy rhombohedral crystals of colorless calcite to 0.5 cm in size are scattered attractively throughout. Not all of the stalactites are complete as seen.

Product details

Species
Calcite, MalachiteAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm
Added on03/26/2025
Locality
Mexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
04/2025Unknown Owner$65.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Ojuela Mine
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