Malachite

  

This specimen of microcrystalline calcite is smothered in acicular sprays of velvety green malachite. The largest ball is 0.6 cm across

Origin: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, Africa

Sample size: 12 x 6.5 x 3.8 cm

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Malachite with azurite

Origin: Blue Jay Mine, Lemhi Co., Idaho, U.S.A.

Sample size: 8 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm (top), 8.2 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm (2nd/3rd row), 6.5 x 6 x 2.5 cm (4th row), 10 x 4 x 1 cm (5th/6th row)

 

Photo courtesy of: 

Trinityminerals.com

 

 

Origin: Douglas Hill, Ludwig, Lyon Co., Nevada, U.S.A.

Owner: Lou Perloff

Microscopic image

 

Malachite and olivenite

Origin: Tintic district, Juab Co., Utah, U.S.A.

Owner: Lou Perloff

Microscopic image

 

 

 

Malachite with cuprite

Origin: Tyrone, Grant Co., New Mexico, U.S.A.

Owner: Lou Perloff

Microscopic image

 

Photo courtesy of: 

Lou Perloff

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