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Malachite ps. After Azurite (Rob Smith Coll.) viewBack to MIXED MINERAL AUCTIONS from Collections & New Finds - ENDS MARCH 4

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
  • Starting Time:3/1/2010 01:30:00 AM(CST)
  • Ending Time:3/4/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:6.0 x 4.5 x 2.9 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:An excellent and very showy, two-sided cluster of malachite pseudomorphs after sharp azurite blades embedded in matrix from the famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. The large doubly terminated pseudo is 3.9 cm. Modest contacting is noted on one side, as is scattered trivial bruising. This remains a very fine example of Tsumeb azurite pseudos of old-time quality. Valued at $900.