Azurite and Malachite ps. After Azurite, on Chrysocolla

Morenci Mine, Greenlee Co., Arizona
Cabinet, 10.4 x 7.2 x 5.4 cm
Start Time: 10/24/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/28/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The famous Morenci Mine is a noted Arizona locality for fine azurite and malachite specimens and this a superb and very showy CABINET example. A striking cluster of lustrous, azure-blue, azurite blades and chatoyant malachite pseudomorphs after sharp azurite blades is very aesthetically strewn on the chrysocolla-coated rhyolite matrix. An outstanding, pristine, combination specimen from this classic Arizona locale with fine scuptural quality. Rare 1990s material. Valued at $1000-1250.

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