Chrysocolla-on-Quartz with Malachite, Calcite
specimen number:
3451199
location:
Concepcion del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
description: Prismatic crystals of quartz measuring to 6.5 cm in length coming off a matrix of bluish chrysocolla with green crystallized malachite in colorless calcite scattered throughout. This is in very good condition as seen. No points of attachment and complete all around. Excellent old-time Mexican specimen. Label notes this was once part of the collection of Ken Hollman.
Size: 12.5 x 9.5 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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