Cuprite altering to Malachite

Chessy, Rhone, France
Thumbnail, 1.0 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm, 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm, Assorted Sizes
Start Time: 09/12/2006 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/21/2006 8:15:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An exceptionally sharp set of 2 crystals, just classic for this old french material! These mostly were found prior to 1840, I am told. Unusual in its sharpness, this is a complete replacement of cuprite by malachite! the sharp octo is 6mm and the more complex form is 8 mm.

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