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MALACHITE after AZURITE from the Milpillas Mine continues to trickle onto the market as specimens
become available. These are probably the best Malachite pseudos to surface in many years, and it is uncertain
how long they will continue to be available. Some of the specimens below are quite recent finds, brought up
from the mine by Jesus Valenzuela. Some specimens have quite large, blocky crystals to over 3 cm., which are
very large for the locale. Most of the specimens from this mine are found in narrow seams, and it is common for
crystals to have some contacts where the crystals grew against the opposite wall. Consider adding one of these
great pieces while they are available and affordable.
become available. These are probably the best Malachite pseudos to surface in many years, and it is uncertain
how long they will continue to be available. Some of the specimens below are quite recent finds, brought up
from the mine by Jesus Valenzuela. Some specimens have quite large, blocky crystals to over 3 cm., which are
very large for the locale. Most of the specimens from this mine are found in narrow seams, and it is common for
crystals to have some contacts where the crystals grew against the opposite wall. Consider adding one of these
great pieces while they are available and affordable.
#17 / MALACHITE after AZURITE - $125
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
9 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm
A fine cabinet size plate of blocky crystals up to about 2.5 cm long. Very fine color and form , in excellent condition.
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
9 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm
A fine cabinet size plate of blocky crystals up to about 2.5 cm long. Very fine color and form , in excellent condition.
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#14 / MALACHITE after AZURITE - $250
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
9 x 7.5 x 5 cm
A fine cabinet size specimen of large blocky crystals up to about 3 cm long. This specimen has quite a few very large, sharply formed crystals in a three dimensional mound as
opposed to a flat plate. Very fine color and form , in excellent condition. This is the largest and finest that I was able to acquire.
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
9 x 7.5 x 5 cm
A fine cabinet size specimen of large blocky crystals up to about 3 cm long. This specimen has quite a few very large, sharply formed crystals in a three dimensional mound as
opposed to a flat plate. Very fine color and form , in excellent condition. This is the largest and finest that I was able to acquire.
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#21 / MALACHITE after AZURITE - $60
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
5 x 4 x 1.5 cm
A fine full size miniature with crystals that appear sort of rounded and curved. First of this crystal form that I've seen from Milpillas, and quite aesthetic.
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
5 x 4 x 1.5 cm
A fine full size miniature with crystals that appear sort of rounded and curved. First of this crystal form that I've seen from Milpillas, and quite aesthetic.
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#10 / MALACHITE after AZURITE - $30
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
3 x 3.5 x 2 cm
A very pretty small miniature featuring crystals projecting upward in an aesthetic grouping. Choice.
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
3 x 3.5 x 2 cm
A very pretty small miniature featuring crystals projecting upward in an aesthetic grouping. Choice.
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#26 / MALACHITE after AZURITE - $20
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
3 x 3.5 x 2 cm
Several large crystals that have grown in a tight seam. Some matrix on one side and a wall contact on the opposite side.
One of the crystals is almost 4 cm long and double terminated and another is about 3 cm.
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
3 x 3.5 x 2 cm
Several large crystals that have grown in a tight seam. Some matrix on one side and a wall contact on the opposite side.
One of the crystals is almost 4 cm long and double terminated and another is about 3 cm.
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#19 / MALACHITE after AZURITE - $60
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
5.5 x 4 x 4 cm
A showy group of crystals featuring several prominent, sharp, blocky crystals front and center. Choice.
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
5.5 x 4 x 4 cm
A showy group of crystals featuring several prominent, sharp, blocky crystals front and center. Choice.
#20 / MALACHITE after AZURITE - $80
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
6.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm
This fine specimen features a nicely isolated, doubly terminated crystal with great form and sharpness.
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Cananea Dist., Sonora, Mexico
6.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm
This fine specimen features a nicely isolated, doubly terminated crystal with great form and sharpness.
