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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 44343 |
| Mineral: | Malachite pseudomorphs after Cuprite |
| Locality: | Chessy-les-Mines, Rhône, 23 km NW of Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Description: | Matrix specimen of green malachite pseudomorphs after equant cuprite crystals with remnants of cuprite visible on the bottom where it was attached. The three distinct pseudomorphs appear to be naturally cemented (or skillfully restored) to position. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #20 |
| Overall Size: | 4.5x3.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 7 mm pseudos |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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