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16edd23a - Malachite pseudo. after Copper, with Wulfenite - $ 6000 SOLD Tsumeb, Namibia cabinet, 9.6 x 7.9 x 5.0 cm ex. Dr. Edward David ex. Marshall Sussman
How many malachite pseudos have we seen form Tsumeb? hundreds? thousands? and almost all after Azurite, too. This one features malachite of velvety nature having completely replaced intricate fans of crystallized copper! It has superb aesthetics, and is even complete on both sides! At one time this was in the Marshall and Charlotte Sussman Collection. Ed obtained it from Stuart Wilensky in 1998, Ed always felt this to be a littl emore unique than other Tsumeb malachites he had owned over the years. If in doubt that it was from Tsumeb at all,the wulfenites prove the point!
22AF - Azurite on Malachite - $ 4500 SOLD Bou Beker Mine, near Touissit, Morocco large cabinet, 15.4 x 12.1 x 4.0 cm ex. Dr. Edward David
A plate of light green massive malachite is the host for a crust of intergrown, "primary’ deep green, acicular crystals of malachite, to .2 cm across. The malachite is surmounted by a swath of lustrous, intricately crystallized , deepest-azure-blue azurite. This specimen looks just like an abstract painting with thick brush strokes and the contrast in form supplemented by color is striking! One of the better large plates of this habit, that I have seen
22N - Azurite with Malachite ps. Azurite - $ 1200 SOLD Seabra, Bahia, Brazil cabinet, 11.2 x 6.8 x 5.1 cm ex. Dr. Edward David
I remember when these came out in the late 1980s, and none of us had seen but micros for azurite from Brazil and all of a sudden here is a table full of it! And, in rosetts no less, the best of them with partial alteration to malachite and thus a lovely color contrast! Here, on a limonite matrix, is one of the most aesthetic groups of azurite and malachite from this Brazilian deposit that I have seen. Intergrown, spheres of velvety green malachite and rich blue azurite, to 1.0 cm across, cover the matrix. I love the alternating green and blue spheres as they form several stalactitic growths. A visual smorgasbord! Some small number has trickled out recently, but nothing like the quality of pieces like this, from going on over 15 years ago now. Better in person!
23U - Malachite pseudo. after Azurite with secondary Malachite - $ 3200 SOLD Seabra, Bahia, Brazil cabinet, 10.2 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm ex. Dr. Edward David
BY FAR the bewst of these Brazilian maalachites I have seen! This specimen is highlighted by spheroidal rosettes, to 1.5 cm across, of azurite that have been totally replaced by rich green, malachite. In addition, there are smaller botryoids of "primary" light green malachite, to .3 cm across, that abound all over the specimen as a secondary growth upon the malachite that has replaced the azurite. I remember when these came out in the late 1980s, and none of us had seen but micros for azurite from Brazil and all of a sudden here is a table full of it! And, in rosetts no less, the best of them with partial alteration to malachite and thus a lovely color contrast! Some small number has trickled out recently, but nothing like the quality of pieces like this, from going on over 15 years ago now. Better , more 3-dimensional by far, in person!
3D14 - Malachite ps. Cuprite - $ 400 SOLD Chessy, Lyons, Rhone-Alpes, France thumbnail, 2 x 2 x 1.8 cm ex. Marilyn Dodge
Very sharp and attractive pseudomorph. Both the color and form are excellent, and the beveled edges make this particularly attractive. Slightly hoppered on some rear faces, but unusually sharp in front display faces as well. A classic from this famous
3D28 - Cerussite (red), Malachite & Calcite - $ 900 Tsumeb, Namibia thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm ex. Marilyn Dodge
Excellent example of this rare form of Cerussite! The red color is due to microscopic inclusions of chalcotrichite. THis pocket was hit a LONG time ago now and just once, over 30 years back. They are extreemly hard to obtain and NEVER have I seen a red ceru admixed with such a nice assemblage of associated minerals as we have here. The Cerussites are very sharp, have good luster, and the largest is about 1.2 cm! They are very nicely accented by the Malachite and Calcite. Important thumbnail piece!
3D46 - Malachite ps. Cuprite - $ 175 SOLD Chessy, Lyons, Rhone-Alpes, France thumbnail, 0.9 x .8 x .7 cm ex. Marilyn Dodge
Sharp, very attractive , classic example of this famous pseudomorph! However, its MUCH sharper than normal, and really exquisite in person. It is so sharp, in fact, she had it labelled as a garnet from France...but it ain't!
3D55 - Malachite & Azurite - $ 225 SOLD Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia thumbnail, 2.2 x 2 x .8 cm ex. Marilyn Dodge
The pics say it all: this is a killer thumbnail. It is like a garden with blue azurite growing from sparkling soil. The longest crystal is mostly altered to malachite whereas the others are pristine azurite, which is quite an odd juxtaposition to explain
4AA15 - Dioptase with Malachite - $ 95 SOLD Christmas Mine, Gila County, Arizona, USA thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.5 x 2 cm
A rare locality piece....very bright, colorful, and better in person!
4MB8 - MURDOCHITE W/ MALACHITE - $ 75 SOLD BISBEE, COCHISE CO., ARIZONA thumbnail, 3.1 X 2.5 X .3 cm
Nice specimen of highly lustrous micro crystals in association with Malachite. A good specimen for the species or suite collector.
AZMEX10 - Malachite - $ 1800 SOLD Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona) cabinet, 10.5 x 6.3 x 5.6 cm ex. Dan Belsher ex. Les and Paula Presmyk
I think that this matrix specimen of botryoidal, dark, sea foam green, malachite, to 2.5 cm across, is as good as it gets from Bisbee. Classic in sculptural, waterfall-like aesthetics! In fact, this would be a good specimen from Zaire, even. For me, it’s the elongation of the botryoids into a stalactitic form, as well as the color, that makes this specimen a winner. This was formerly in the collection of Don Belsher. He acquired from Dick Groom in 1971.
AZMEX16 - Calcite with Malachite - $ 600 SOLD Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA miniature, 5.0 x 4.6 x 3.7 cm ex. Paul Harter
Nature sometimes provides us with exquisite glimpses into the phases of growth of mineral pockets! In this case, colorless, transparent, lustrous, rhombs of calcite, to .8 cm across, have formed around a single sphere or botryoid of rich, green malachite, measuring 2.0 cm across. In fact the calcite rhombs nearest the malachite are partially invested with lighter green malachite inclusions. Truly a little gem!
AZMEX24 - Malachite (chatoyant) - $ 850 SOLD Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA small cabinet, 7.8 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm ex. Martin Zinn
This is a spectacular specimen of "primary", malachite with superb luster, chatoyancy, deep, emerald green color. Furthermore, tis specimen has super, sculptural aesthetics, as you can easily see. The velvety appearance is enhanced by the acicular nature of individual crystals. Exceptional!
AZMEX50 - Azurite with Malachite - $ 850 SOLD Bisbee, Arizona, USA small cabinet, 8.2 x 5.4 x 3.9 cm ex. David and Emily Stoudt
This is a classic Bisbee combo specimen, where, muted luster, botryoidal, rich green, malachite, to 1.0 cm across, is associated with rosettes of velvety, highly lustrous, deep blue azurite, to 1 cm across. With the mines long closed, specimens of this quality will continue to escalate in value. From German dealers Christian and Petra Gornik to the Stoudts. BEAUTIFUL for any locality, but precious as a 100-year-old classic form Bisbee!
AZPB1 - Malachite (chatoyant) - SOLD Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA large cabinet, 24.5 x 21.5 x 12.0 cm ex. Peter Bancroft
This is a HUGE specimen, very 3-dimensional, of carving-grade quality, chatoyant, just gorgeous malachite from the old workings of the late 1890s. Rarely do you see such large specimens for sale and when you do, they are often bunged up. This plate is pristine, and the concentric swirls have a chatoyance to them that follows the light as it plays across, such that it is much more beautiful in person. Note the thickness, to 4 inches in places. This makes for top quality carving rough the likes of which hasn't been seen for sale from Bisbee in a century or so. Most specimens you see today are just thin plates. This is, thus, one of the few malachites from Bisbee I truly like, that stand on its own as a great malachite and not just a "good one for the USA" compaired to Africna malachite which is available today
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