Electric-blue Azurite and Malachite

Liufengshan Mine, Chizhou Prefecture, Anhui Province, China
Cabinet, 10.8 x 7.4 x 4.8 cm
Start Time: 01/07/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/13/2011 6:33:50 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Scintillating, wonderfully discrete, rosettes of bladed azurite are very aesthetically scattered on the undulating CABINET gossan matrix partially covered with lustrous, chatoyant, primary malachite botryoids on the outstanding combination specimen from recent Chinese finds. The azurite blades have the highly desirable, flashy, electric-blue gemminess. Very nearly pristine, with only trivial bruising. This beautiful specimen has wonderful aesthetics and compares very favorably with Bisbee material. High praise, indeed. The back has been sawed to enhance the display quality. These specimens are commanding high prices, even from the Chinese dealers. Valued at $600-$800. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!

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