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Malachite ps. Azurite (excellent old classic) Whitmore Coll.
- Chessy, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
- Miniature, 4.9 x 4.6 x 4.4 cm
- Start Time: 05/29/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/02/2011 6:37:26 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A first class, floater, mounded cluster of rosettes of malachite pseudomorphs after sharp azurite blades from the Type Locality for azurite. Complete all-around and pristine, which is very uncommon. Every turn presents a different perspective. Classic, old-time material from the ancient Chessy mines, which were closed by the end of the 19th century. Ex J. Simpson, Phil Scalisi and Robert Whitmore Collections.