MALACHITE CRYSTALS – TSUMEB – SUPERB
$450.00
For sale is an outstanding specimen of malachite crystals from Tsumeb. An important specimen of primary malachite with thick blocky crystals! Primary malachite of this quality and size from Tsumeb is rare, the overwhelming malachite specimen from Tsumeb are of malachite replacing azurite. As the specimen is moved the color of the crystals change from a dark green to a noticeably lighter green, whether this could be called chatoyency, Im not sure. This gem come from the collection of noted copper expert, Jim Sharpe, Sydney. Please remember our prices are in Australian dollars. This has to be held in the hand to be fully appreciated!
Product Description
For sale is an outstanding specimen of malachite crystals from Tsumeb. An important specimen of primary malachite with thick blocky crystals! Primary malachite of this quality and size from Tsumeb is rare, the overwhelming malachite specimen from Tsumeb are of malachite replacing azurite. As the specimen is moved the color of the crystals change from a dark green to a noticeably lighter green, whether this could be called chatoyency, Im not sure. This gem come from the collection of noted copper expert, Jim Sharpe, Sydney. Please remember our prices are in Australian dollars. This has to be held in the hand to be fully appreciated!
TSUMEB MINE, TSUMEB, NAMIBIA.
34 x 32 x 22mm.
