Malachite with Andradite (rare material)

San Pedro Mine, New Placers District, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Miniature, 4.8 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 11/17/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/26/2016 6:45:03 pm (CST)
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Item Description

These specimens are some of the most easily distinguishable piece from anywhere in the United States, but they are hard to find on the market. Their distinctive brownish-bronze hue of the Andradites and the green of the Malachite makes for a great combo! How often does one fine Garnet with Malachite from any locality? The radiating groups of green Malachite are actually coating a layer of rich blue Chrysocolla. This specimen is a nice piece of this attractive material from the San Pedro Mine, and if you collect Garnets, you need one of these in your collection.

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