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Malachite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Malachite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Malachite from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 37039
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Layered formation of green malachite with many dark green microcrystals lining a triangular cavity in the center of the formation. The outer surface has a smooth, wavy appearance. The Caswell provenance indicates this was collected pre-1900. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2487; ex. John H. Caswell (1846-1909) #4154, from Davis collection ca. 1920
Overall Size:6x3x4 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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