Azurite with Malachite

Liufengshan Mine, Chizhou Prefecture, Anhui Province, China
Small Cabinet, 7.7 x 4.0 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 03/01/2012 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/08/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Two generations of scintillating navy-blue azurite crystals cover both sides of this showy and excellent, two-sided rib from recent finds at this well-known mine. The azurites have desirable "electric-blue" gemminess under bright light. A bit of malachite on one side is a nice accent. The modest bit of bruising and periphery wear are noted, but this remains a highly representative and beautiful, two-sided example from this locale. It displays nicely without aid. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!!

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