Shattuckite on Primary Malachite

Kaokoveld Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 5.1 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 08/12/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/21/2012 5:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Superlative combination specimen with a fantastic spray of Primary Malachite topped by molded botryoidal layers of Shattuckite. The Malachite needles are about 4.5 cm long, and in and of themselves this deep-green growth would make a great piece. But you add the powder blue Shattuckite, and the asthetics become superb. It is actually far better yet in person because the contrast between the two minerals made it tricky to shoot. But you get the idea! Great aesthetics!

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