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Malachite from Cornwall Iron Mines, Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

 
Malachite from Cornwall Iron Mines, Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Malachite from Cornwall Iron Mines, Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Malachite from Cornwall Iron Mines, Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Malachite from Cornwall Iron Mines, Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Malachite from Cornwall Iron Mines, Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 71893
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Cornwall Iron Mines, Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large sculptural mass of green malachite with areas polished to highlight the deep green color. The polished ends reveal concentric banded patterns of thin layers of malachite. A classic specimen from this famous mine that first opened in 1732. Ex. Jay Lininger (1939-2004); auction lot 749, item no. 00460
Overall Size:12x8x6 cm
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