Detailed information
Species
Malachite, Cerussite
Dimensions
72 x 47 x 40
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Otjikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
A fine Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. Intergrown blocky crystals of Azurite measuring to around 1.7cm have been completely replaced by varied green coloured Malachite, displaying chatoyancy across the radial fibrous crystal faces. Associated with a yellow Tsumcorite group mineral and light green Arsentsumebite all on a white Quartz matrix.