Detailed information
Dimensions
41 x 33 x 26
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
Sharp, bladed, Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite crystals are well-known from the famous Tsumeb mine in Namibia, having been first noted there in the early years of mining towards the start of the 20th century. Individual crystals were not common, but are seen in many older collections link to the mine, but groups of pseudomorphed crystals are much rarer. This fine miniature specimen presents a rather rich cluster of interlocking well defined bladed Azurite crystals (individually to 2.6 cm in length) totally replaced by deep green Malachite, sat upon a white naturally etched Dolomite matrix. The crystals form a flower-like arrangement and all appear to be in excellent condition. A fine, classic, Tsumeb miniature.
