MALACHITE PSEUDOMORPH after CUPRITE, AZURITE


Specimen: #12956
Locality: Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
Size: 48mm x 47mm x 25mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Magnificent  Malachite pseudomorph after Cuprite from Tsumeb mine, found in 1995. The Malachite completely replaces the first generation of Cuprite crystals taking the sharp octahedral shape of the Cuprite. Malachite has intense green color and velvet appearance. Some small tabular crystals of electric dark royal-blue Azurite are seen all over as well blue Chrisocola on the base. In very good condition - some contacts. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous pseudomorph!



MALACHITE PSEUDOMORPH after CUPRITE, AZURITE

MALACHITE PSEUDOMORPH after CUPRITE, AZURITE

MALACHITE PSEUDOMORPH after CUPRITE, AZURITE

MALACHITE PSEUDOMORPH after CUPRITE, AZURITE

MALACHITE PSEUDOMORPH after CUPRITE, AZURITE