Carbonates
Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite with Azurite
$600.00 €488 £440.00 approx. This specimen is priced in US dollars, all other prices are approximate.
ID:
CC16049
For the seasoned collector of Tsumeb, myself included, it is all too easy not to give a second glance at yet another Malachite pseudomorphing after Azurite, but in this case, look again! This small miniature is quite exquisite. Topping the specimen are four distinct spear-shaped crystals, each to about 2 cm long, of former Azurite that is now changed to Malachite, each composed of tightly packed, stepped blades. The Malachite is beautiful; rich and bright emerald green and with the most fabulous satin lustre; it could not be any better. Contrasting and complimenting this are areas where the Azurite remains unaltered, with the same stepped bladed habit and of a magnificent deep inky Azure blue, verging on electric. OK, maybe yet another Tsumeb Malachite pseudomorph, but a lovely and special one.