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Azurite on malachite, a specimen from an old Australian mine
Deep blue bladed azurite crystals to 1.5cm on a bed of botryoidal malachite. 9 x 6 x 4cm. With an old collection label.
Estimate A$300–500
- Condition
- Minor contact damage to two crystal tips. Base stable, no repairs.
- Provenance
- From a South Australian collection formed in the mid-twentieth century.
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