Sacramento Pit, Sacramento Hill, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA

Radiating sprays of carbonate cyanotrichite on malachite. Specimen obtained in 1992 was labelled as chalcoalumite. Alan Goldstein specimen (#7215) and photo. FOV ~8 mm

© Alan Goldstein

9.1 x 5.5 x 4.7 cm. A choice cabinet specimen of azurite, with malachite and minor baryte, all on a limonite matrix. The deep blue azurites have excellent luster, and under the right light show the attractive "color play" that you always look for with lustrous azurites. The azurites have a bladed habit, with many of the tabular crystals reaching ...

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7.5 x 5.0 x 4.4 cm. Exceptional and sculptural older azurite and malachite from the Sacramento Mine at Bisbee. Impressive highly lustrous, large, blocky tapered lozenge-shaped azurite crystals with bright azure-blue color are aesthetically intergrown on the gossan matrix. The crystals have gorgeous electric-blue color under bright light and most ...

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This gorgeous thumbnail specimen is important beyond its first look and features an electric blue and sharp crystal of azurite perched on a velvety malachite ball. Azurite is of course all too common in "small specimens" that are not all necessarily fine thumbnails of a high quality. And, we have seen so many fine azurite thumbnails from Tsumeb or ...

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48 stope, 1400 level. Richard Graeme collection. Tucson 2008.

© J.Ralph 2008

From 1200 level. Richard Graeme collection. Tucson 2008

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Malachite pseudomorph azurite on limonite matrix. 45 x 35 mm. Additional detail views included. RFC 1839.

© 2007 Michael C. Roarke

Malachite pseudomorph azurite on limonite matrix. 35 mm wide FOV. RFC 1839.

© 2007 Michael C. Roarke

3.2 x 2.2 x 1.1 cm

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Malachite pseudomorph azurite on limonite matrix. 15 mm wide FOV. Additional detail views included. RFC 1839.

© 2007 Michael C. Roarke

A 11.0 x 10.4 x 4.3 cm matrix, the top covered by choice large bladed terminated crystals of azurite measuring to 2.0 cm in size, these replaced by dark green crystallized malachite. Fine cabinet sized pseudomorph specimen - no damage. Ex Evan Jones collection; previous label from the Sensel collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 12: 256-319; ...

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A dense cluster of transparent blue chalcoalumite crystals. FOV 2mm. Ex Roland Fogg MM Collection Photo - TB/CM

© Trevor Boyd/ Causeway Minerals

Fine bladed large crystals of azurite measuring to 1.5 cm in size, these replaced by dark green crystalline malachite, are mostly covering a 5.7 x 4.4 x 4.3 cm matrix. No damage; there are many excellent pseudomorphs on this specimen. Ex Evan Jones collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 12: 256-319; The Mineralogical Record: 24: 421-436.

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4.5 x 4.1 x 2.4 cm. A geometric and amazingly sculptural, old-time matrix malachite pseudomorph after sharp azurite blades from the Sacarmento Mine. The fantastic doubly terminated cluster of parallel-growth sharply terminated blades is dramatically attached to the opposing terminated pseudomorph and the matrix. Complete-all-around, this is an ...

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Malachite pseudomorph after azurite from the Sacramento Mine, Bisbee, Arizona. Old time specimen collected in the the early 1900's. Specimen is 3.5 x 2.8 x 2.0 cm. The blade measures 3.2 cm. Collected by James V. Mitchell in the 1920's.

Yellow to brown, fibrous tremolite with minor mica, probably phlogopite in massive, brassy pyrrhotite. Self collected. Rolf Luetcke specimen and photo.

Dark brown biotite, probably variety phlogopite in massive, brassy pyrrhotite. Self collected. Rolf Luetcke specimen and photo.

Group of crystals of Azurite with a slightly unusual habit, being very flat. They are transparent with a deep blue color, and are on matrix, with bundles of acicular crystals of Malachite. A very good sample from one of the most classic American localities.Sacramento Mine, Bisbee, Warren, Cochise County, Arizona, USA.Specimen size: 5 × 3.7 × 3.7 ...

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A 11.0 x 10.4 x 4.3 cm matrix, the top covered by choice large bladed terminated crystals of azurite measuring to 2.0 cm in size, these replaced by dark green crystallized malachite. Fine cabinet sized pseudomorph specimen - no damage. Ex Evan Jones collection; previous label from the Sensel collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 12: 256-319; ...

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Brassy, massive pyrrhotite with brown to yellow-brown, fibrous tremolite and spots of dark brown biotite, probably variety phlogopite and minor golden chalcopyrite. Self collected. Rolf Luetcke specimen and photo.

Fine bladed large crystals of azurite measuring to 1.5 cm in size, these replaced by dark green crystalline malachite, are mostly covering a 5.7 x 4.4 x 4.3 cm matrix. No damage; there are many excellent pseudomorphs on this specimen. Ex Evan Jones collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 12: 256-319; The Mineralogical Record: 24: 421-436.

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Photo by Jeff Scovil

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Azurite on Malachite

7.5 x 5.1 x 2.4 cm. Tufts and sprays of primary malachite needles, some chatoyant, line the vug in sculptural gossan matrix on this fine and showy older piece from the Sacramento Mine. Ex. Harold Urish Collection and obtained from the Dun Collection in November, 1991. The location ID was confirmed by noted Bisbee specialist Dick Graeme.

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Yellow to brown, fibrous tremolite with minor mica, probably phlogopite in massive, brassy pyrrhotite. Self collected. Rolf Luetcke specimen and photo.

Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite. Sacramento Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona. Prismatic terminated crystals of what were once azurite almost 3.0 cm in length now replaced by green malachite and set nicely on matrix. This is an historical specimen, collected by John V. Mitchell, mine boss at the Sacramento Mine in 1918.

© Alan Jenkins

6.7 x 4.3 x 4.2 cm. Attractive velvety green malachite has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite sitting on gossan matrix. The crystal measures 2.6 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The ...

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5.1 x 4.2 x 4.2 cm. Attractive velvety green malachite has formed "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite aesthetically sitting on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.1 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The ...

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Very aerial parallel growth on matrix of Malachite after Azurite crystals that are flattened and very sharp with very well defined faces and edges.An excellent Bisbee classic that is very well documented by labels of the Richard Graeme and the Lee Hogg collections.Sacramento Pit, Sacramento Hill, Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mountains, Cochise ...

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Dark blue azurite crystals are just visible under the lustrous dark green malachite on the front of this specimen. On the back of this one, lustrous azurite is on chatoyant bright green acicular malachite crystals.

© Kevin Conroy

3.5 x 2.8 x 2.0 cm. An exquisite, old-time matrix malachite pseudomorph after a sharp 3.2 cm azurite blade from the Sacramento Mine. The classic tabular spear-point is aesthetically attached to the shard of matrix. Complete all-around and pristine, this is an outstanding old specimen from Bisbee. The original Sacramento shaft started in 1904 and ...

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Group of crystals of Azurite with a slightly unusual habit, being very flat. They are transparent with a deep blue color, and are on matrix, with bundles of acicular crystals of Malachite. A very good sample from one of the most classic American localities.Sacramento Mine, Bisbee, Warren, Cochise County, Arizona, USA.Specimen size: 5 × 3.7 × 3.7 ...

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Lustrous blue azurite crystals are on bright green chatoyant malachite after azurite crystals.

© Kevin Conroy

9.1 x 5.5 x 4.7 cm. A choice cabinet specimen of azurite, with malachite and minor baryte, all on a limonite matrix. The deep blue azurites have excellent luster, and under the right light show the attractive "color play" that you always look for with lustrous azurites. The azurites have a bladed habit, with many of the tabular crystals reaching ...

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Group of crystals of Azurite with a slightly unusual habit, being very flat. They are transparent with a deep blue color, and are on matrix, with bundles of acicular crystals of Malachite. A very good sample from one of the most classic American localities.Sacramento Mine, Bisbee, Warren, Cochise County, Arizona, USA.Specimen size: 5 × 3.7 × 3.7 ...

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7.8 x 5.7 x 4.3 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite aesthetically sitting on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.5 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high ...

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9.1 x 5.5 x 4.7 cm. A choice cabinet specimen of azurite, with malachite and minor baryte, all on a limonite matrix. The deep blue azurites have excellent luster, and under the right light show the attractive "color play" that you always look for with lustrous azurites. The azurites have a bladed habit, with many of the tabular crystals reaching ...

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3.8 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm. An attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite which has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite with minor attached matrix on each side. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. ...

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3.3 x 3.1 x 2.7 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite which have formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite with additional mint green botyoidal malachite and minor attached matrix on the base. The largest pseudomorph measures 2.7 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The ...

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7.5 x 5.1 x 2.4 cm. Tufts and sprays of primary malachite needles, some chatoyant, line the vug in sculptural gossan matrix on this fine and showy older piece from the Sacramento Mine. Ex. Harold Urish Collection and obtained from the Dun Collection in November, 1991. The location ID was confirmed by noted Bisbee specialist Dick Graeme.

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5.7 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm. An attractive specimen of velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite measuring up to 2.2 cm and sitting beautifully on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore ...

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5.7 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm. An attractive specimen of velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite measuring up to 2.2 cm and sitting beautifully on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore ...

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Malachite, composite layered mass: top is a dense botryoidal layer of banded malachite 7mm. thick with a very shiny "waxy-looking" very dark green top surface, stacked on a pile of cavernous light green malachite botryoidal layer-rubble on a 5mm. base-layer of radial-botryoidal malachite. (see video) Collected 1925 ( from glued-on label, see ...

© JR Montgomery

4.2 x 2.8 x 2.0 cm An attractive specimen featuring sparkling green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite with minor attached matrix on each side. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until ...

© Brian Kosnar - Mineral Classics

11.3 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm. An attractive velvety green malachite which has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite with smaller pseudomorphs sitting on gossan matrix. The largest pseudomorph measures 4.1 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 ...

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4.6 x 0.8 x 0.3 cm. An attractive specimen featuring sparkling green malachite which has formed a gorgeous doubly-terminated "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite with minor attached matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore ...

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Dark brown biotite, probably variety phlogopite in massive, brassy pyrrhotite. Self collected. Rolf Luetcke specimen and photo.

3.2 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm. An attractive and fine specimen featuring velvety green malachite which has formed a handful of "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite with minor attached matrix. The largest pseudomorph measures 2.0 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in ...

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5.7 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm. An attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite which has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite with smaller pseudomorphs and minor attached matrix on each side. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced ...

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11.3 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm. An attractive velvety green malachite which has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite with smaller pseudomorphs sitting on gossan matrix. The largest pseudomorph measures 4.1 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 ...

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8.7 x 4.5 x 3.2 cm. An attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite measuring up to 2.3 cm and sitting beautifully on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ...

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8.7 x 4.5 x 3.2 cm. An attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite measuring up to 2.3 cm and sitting beautifully on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ...

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4.4 x 3.7 x 1.8 cm. An attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite with minor attached matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The Sacramento ...

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5.1 x 4.2 x 4.2 cm. Attractive velvety green malachite has formed "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite aesthetically sitting on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.1 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The ...

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7.3 x 4.7 x 3.7 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite sitting beautifully on oxidized matrix. The largest and thickest pseudomorph is actually on the back of the specimen and measures a full 4.1 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento ...

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7.3 x 4.7 x 3.7 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite sitting beautifully on oxidized matrix. The largest and thickest pseudomorph is actually on the back of the specimen and measures a full 4.1 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento ...

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11.3 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm. An attractive velvety green malachite which has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite with smaller pseudomorphs sitting on gossan matrix. The largest pseudomorph measures 4.1 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 ...

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5.1 x 4.2 x 4.2 cm. Attractive velvety green malachite has formed "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite aesthetically sitting on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.1 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The ...

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6.7 x 5.0 x 3.6 cm. Attractive velvety green malachite has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The Sacramento Pit started in 1917 and both localities ...

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5.7 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm. An attractive specimen of velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite measuring up to 2.2 cm and sitting beautifully on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore ...

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6.7 x 5.0 x 3.6 cm. Attractive velvety green malachite has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The Sacramento Pit started in 1917 and both localities ...

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11.3 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm. An attractive velvety green malachite which has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite with smaller pseudomorphs sitting on gossan matrix. The largest pseudomorph measures 4.1 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 ...

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7.3 x 4.7 x 3.7 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite sitting beautifully on oxidized matrix. The largest and thickest pseudomorph is actually on the back of the specimen and measures a full 4.1 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento ...

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6.7 x 4.3 x 4.2 cm. Attractive velvety green malachite has formed a gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorph after preexisting azurite sitting on gossan matrix. The crystal measures 2.6 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The ...

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4.4 x 3.7 x 1.8 cm. An attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite with minor attached matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The Sacramento ...

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3.2 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm. An attractive and fine specimen featuring velvety green malachite which has formed a handful of "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite with minor attached matrix. The largest pseudomorph measures 2.0 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in ...

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7.8 x 5.7 x 4.3 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite aesthetically sitting on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.5 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high ...

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7.8 x 5.7 x 4.3 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite aesthetically sitting on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.5 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high ...

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5.7 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm. An attractive specimen of velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite measuring up to 2.2 cm and sitting beautifully on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore ...

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5.7 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm. An attractive specimen of velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite measuring up to 2.2 cm and sitting beautifully on matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore ...

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4.4 x 3.7 x 1.8 cm. An attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite which has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite with minor attached matrix. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The Sacramento ...

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5.1 x 4.2 x 4.2 cm. Attractive velvety green malachite has formed "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite aesthetically sitting on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.1 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high grade ore until 1931. The ...

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This is a stunningly sharp example of copper crystallized at its finest and most perfect, with razor sharp edges and perfect color. No damage and complete all around, the combination with aesthetics and locality makes this a competitive level thumbnail specimen above most other coppers. It was a piece trimmed off of a famous old specimen from the ...

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7.3 x 4.7 x 3.7 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite sitting beautifully on oxidized matrix. The largest and thickest pseudomorph is actually on the back of the specimen and measures a full 4.1 cm long. This is classic material from the Sacramento ...

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7.8 x 5.7 x 4.3 cm. Attractive and fine quality velvety green malachite has formed gorgeous "sword"-shaped pseudomorphs after preexisting azurite aesthetically sitting on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.5 cm. This is classic material from the Sacramento Pit/Sacramento Mine. The original Sacramento Shaft started in 1904 and produced high ...

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