Dioptase on Malachite after Azurite
specimen number:
4081410
location:
Blue Jay mine, Goodsprings, Clark Co., Nevada, USA
description: Wonderful old time piece from a one time find, these are quite rare. Bladed crystals of what were once azurite to 3.5 cm in length the replaced by green malachite. Pretty much coating all of this there is a layer of micro crystallized dioptase. This in good condition and comes with an antique label from famous collector Lazard Cahn.
Size: 8.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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