Malachite Pseudomorph after Azurite, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
Size: 6.4X4.0X3.8cm
Species: Malachite Pseudomorph after Azurite
Locality: Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
Description: Arizona is famous world wide for its massive copper deposits. Perhaps the most famous of these deposits are found adjacent to the town of Bisbee located in Cochise County. The copper deposits around Bisbee were fabulously rich and produced approximately 8 billion pounds of copper over the lifetime of its various mines (Graeme, 1981). Even more valued than the countless pounds of base and precious metals that made the miners of that era wealthy, were the aesthetically stunning mineral specimens that were produced. Bisbee has quite a variety of mineral species, with over 337 identified species according to (Graeme III, 2020). However for all the variety, the one that makes the heart race of any collector, whether novice or veteran, is a good Bisbee Azurite.
This specimen is what I would call a “fine” mineral. It has top notch luster, color, aesthetic arrangement, provenance, is from a historical mine, and is not damaged as so many of these specimens are. The chatoyancy of the malachite is top notch and a treat to rotate around watching the light reflect off the silky surface of the specimen. Really a great specimen to add to your collection if you do not have one or if you are looking to upgrade what you do have.
ID: 27449
Size: 6.4X4.0X3.8cm
Species: Malachite Pseudomorph after Azurite
Locality: Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
Description: Arizona is famous world wide for its massive copper deposits. Perhaps the most famous of these deposits are found adjacent to the town of Bisbee located in Cochise County. The copper deposits around Bisbee were fabulously rich and produced approximately 8 billion pounds of copper over the lifetime of its various mines (Graeme, 1981). Even more valued than the countless pounds of base and precious metals that made the miners of that era wealthy, were the aesthetically stunning mineral specimens that were produced. Bisbee has quite a variety of mineral species, with over 337 identified species according to (Graeme III, 2020). However for all the variety, the one that makes the heart race of any collector, whether novice or veteran, is a good Bisbee Azurite.
This specimen is what I would call a “fine” mineral. It has top notch luster, color, aesthetic arrangement, provenance, is from a historical mine, and is not damaged as so many of these specimens are. The chatoyancy of the malachite is top notch and a treat to rotate around watching the light reflect off the silky surface of the specimen. Really a great specimen to add to your collection if you do not have one or if you are looking to upgrade what you do have.
ID: 27449
Size: 6.4X4.0X3.8cm
Species: Malachite Pseudomorph after Azurite
Locality: Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
Description: Arizona is famous world wide for its massive copper deposits. Perhaps the most famous of these deposits are found adjacent to the town of Bisbee located in Cochise County. The copper deposits around Bisbee were fabulously rich and produced approximately 8 billion pounds of copper over the lifetime of its various mines (Graeme, 1981). Even more valued than the countless pounds of base and precious metals that made the miners of that era wealthy, were the aesthetically stunning mineral specimens that were produced. Bisbee has quite a variety of mineral species, with over 337 identified species according to (Graeme III, 2020). However for all the variety, the one that makes the heart race of any collector, whether novice or veteran, is a good Bisbee Azurite.
This specimen is what I would call a “fine” mineral. It has top notch luster, color, aesthetic arrangement, provenance, is from a historical mine, and is not damaged as so many of these specimens are. The chatoyancy of the malachite is top notch and a treat to rotate around watching the light reflect off the silky surface of the specimen. Really a great specimen to add to your collection if you do not have one or if you are looking to upgrade what you do have.
ID: 27449
