Malachite Pseudomorph after Azurite | rare green crystal, mineral specimen from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

Malachite after azurite from the Tsumeb Mine in Namibia is prized for its rich green coloration and exceptionally well-preserved pseudomorphic crystal forms. These specimens formed in the oxidized zones of the Tsumeb polymetallic deposit, where malachite replaced earlier azurite while preserving the external shapes of the original crystals. The replacement can produce remarkably sharp, lustrous or finely fibrous malachite pseudomorphs. Tsumeb is particularly renowned for its abundant and diverse secondary copper minerals, and its malachite pseudomorphs after azurite are among the deposit’s classic and highly collectible mineral forms.

Ex. Krieger Collection

Size: 3 x 2 x 1.6 Cm
Weight: 12.3g
( Conversion: 1 inch = 2.5 Cm )

Location: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Please note that this is a natural product, sometimes stones and crystals have small imperfections and blemishes. Acrylic base not included.

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