Malachite ps. After Azurite (old classic) ex Obodda

Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Small Cabinet, 7.5 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm
Start Time: 08/13/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/18/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A very classy and classic, old-time pseudomorph specimen from the famous mines at Bisbee. The bladed malachite pseudos after azurite crystals look like beautiful arrangements of flower petals on the sculptural matrix. This crust is nearly solid malachite, with just of bit of gossan. Specimens of this quality probably date to World War I or earlier. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock and valued by Herb at $500, five or more years ago.

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