Malachite after Azurite with Bayldonite after Mimetite
specimen number:
1653814
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: A neat combination piece from this famous locality. Bladed crystals of azurite measuring to 1.7 cm in length are scattered throughout and replaced by attractive chatoyant green crystallized malachite. These are set against the background of needlelike crystals of what were once mimetite, these now replaced by green bayldonite. In very good condition.
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