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Malachite after Azurite on Bayldonite

Malachite after Azurite on Bayldonite

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Locality
Tsumeb, Namibia
Minerals
Azurite, Malachite, Bayldonite
Dimensions
3.8 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm
Size class
Miniature
Provenance
Carl Acosta
SID
AF800

Exceptionally fine example of the classic Tsumeb Malachite after Azurite. The Azurite on this specimen has only started to be replaced leaving the Azurite crystal extremely sharp in form with a few patches of the blue Azurite showing. The Malachite is not a dull green rather it's bright and chatoyant and you can see radial, vibrant green banding on both sides of the main crystal. Undamaged with a few other minor crystals on the matrix to top it off. Ex. Roland Sherman and Carl Acosta collections.