Malachite after Azurite with Chrysocolla
specimen number:
1052078
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Two very sharp crystals of what were once azurite, these replaced by green malachite. Scattered throughout are blue botryoidal chrysocolla. This is in very good condition. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video. This piece would date to the very early 20th century and most likely from the very early underground workings at this famous locality.
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