Malachite Ps. After Cuprite

Malachite Ps. After Cuprite from Chessy-les-Mines, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France

Collection

Robert Lavinsky

Description

A single sharp, perfect crystal of a classic complex habit for Cuprite, that was found in this locality in the 1800's and is now considered classics. The surface shows a partial alteration into Malachite. This is a relatively large thumbnail, floater crystal of very high quality from the noted collection of Giancarlo Fioravanti. Joe Budd photos.

Locality

Chessy-les-Mines, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France

Dimensions

1.5 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm.


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