MALACHITE PSEUDOMORPH AFTER AZURITE – HISTORICAL MINERAL SPECIMEN FROM TSUMEB

An extraordinary collector's item from the world-famous Tsumeb Mine in Namibia!

This fascinating mineral specimen features a striking, upright malachite crystal that has preserved the original crystal form of azurite.

The dark green crystal rises impressively from a bright, high-contrast rock matrix with yellowish-green and white mineral sections.

Particularly beautiful are its clearly recognizable crystal faces, the distinctive crystal form, and the intense dark green coloration.

The combination of the single, dominant crystal and the naturally grown matrix makes this specimen a wonderful display piece for discerning mineral collectors.

ORIGIN & MINERALOGY

• Mineral: Malachite pseudomorph after azurite
• Chemical formula malachite: Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
• Original mineral: Azurite
• Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Mountains, Namibia
• Age: Before 1988, according to the original label
• Color: Dark green on a bright, partially yellowish-green matrix
• Crystal form: Preserved original azurite crystal form
• Processing: Natural, untreated mineral specimen
• Special feature: Historical collector's item with original label

WHAT MAKES THIS PSEUDOMORPH SPECIAL?

In a pseudomorph, an original mineral is replaced by another while its outer crystal form remains largely intact.

In this specimen, the original azurite has been replaced by malachite.

The result is a green malachite crystal that still shows the characteristic crystal form of the original azurite.

Such pseudomorphs are fascinating evidence of natural geological transformation processes and are particularly popular among mineral collectors.

THE FAMOUS TSUMEB MINE

The Tsumeb Mine in Namibia is one of the most famous historical mineral localities in the world.

It is particularly known for its extraordinary variety of copper minerals and its impressive crystal specimens.

Malachite pseudomorphs after azurite are among the characteristic collector minerals of this famous locality.

The mine was closed in 1996, which is why historical specimens from Tsumeb are especially interesting to collectors today.

HISTORICAL COLLECTOR'S ITEM – BEFORE 1988

The existing original label provides the following information:

Malachite pseudomorph after azurite
Tsumeb Mine
Otavi Mountains, Namibia
Before 1988

The note “before 1988” documents that the piece was collected or labeled prior to this year.

The exact original date of discovery cannot be determined more precisely from this.

The historical original label is, of course, included.

YOUR NATURAL UNIQUE PIECE

You will receive exactly the pictured malachite pseudomorph after azurite from the Tsumeb Mine.

The striking single crystal, the high-contrast natural matrix, and the documented historical provenance make this specimen a special unique piece.

Natural growth marks, inclusions, and irregularities are part of the original character of this mineral specimen.

Delivery will be carefully and securely packaged.


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