Malachite after Cuprite with Azurite
specimen number:
8282129
location:
Chessy-les-Mines, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
description:
A superb French classic consisting of a cluster of lustrous deep blue bladed azurite crystals, these hosting crystals of cuprite measuring to 0.6 cm in size. The cuprite crystals are coated by green malachite. There are no points of attachment, this is in very good condition. When as shown up close in the video on the backside of the piece is not damage but natural crystallization. Classic old material from this French locality.
Size: 9.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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