Malachite after Azurite with Quartz, Chrysocolla after Azurite
specimen number:
8282144
location:
Tenke-Fungurume, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
An attractive combination piece showing large blocky crystals of what were once azurite measuring to 1.6 cm on edge, these replaced by crystallized green malachite. These are sitting up on a matrix consisting of beautiful blue chrysocolla replacing previous terminated azurite crystals. The entire top of the specimen is coated with sugary sparkling micro quartz. In super condition.
Size: 5.4 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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