Lot Essay
This is a classic example of a Pseudomorph of Azurite into Malachite from one of the most productive copper mines in history.
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MALACHITE PSEUDOMORPH AFTER AZURITE
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from the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto, swirling chatoyant patterns of the malachite with velvet-like appearance while preserving the sharp crystal faces of the Azurite; the reverse side showing the lustre of deep blue azurite and areas that are pseudomorphed
4in. (10.5cm.) high
NAMIBIA
from the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto, swirling chatoyant patterns of the malachite with velvet-like appearance while preserving the sharp crystal faces of the Azurite; the reverse side showing the lustre of deep blue azurite and areas that are pseudomorphed
4in. (10.5cm.) high
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