Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite (classic material)

Item Description

This is a wonderful, showy true classic from Tsumeb featuring attractive velvety, rich green colored Malachite which has pseudomorphed after blocky crystals Azurite measuring up to 4.0 cm across, free of matrix. The crystals are essentially undamaged, as they are not broken, but some of them are not 100% complete where the piece was separated from the pocket wall. The key attribute of the specimen is the noteworthy SHARPNESS of the pseudomorphs, which are very well-formed, still perfectly preserving the original Azurites. A beautiful and showy display specimen of this beloved material from one of the most prolific specimen producing mines in history. Valued at $1,500.
From the collection of Kurt Hefendehl (#11 T), a well-known German collector all over Europe with worldwide contacts to dealers and collectors. He started collecting seriously at the age of 14 and his great and varied worldwide collection reached over 6000 pieces. He was very active mineralogically until shortly before his passing in 2020 at the age of 82. Considering his collection had a large number of pieces, it still had an unusually high standard of quality from most worldwide localities. He particularly specialized in all classics as well as minerals of the Black Forest, where he spent much time collecting. His Black Forest and German subcollections went to his good friend Wolfgang Wendel. We at The Arkenstone have the privilege of offering the remainder of this great worldwide collection over the coming months and years through our various platforms.