A) AZURITE, MALACHITE, near Dexing, Jiangxi Province, China

Lovely deep blue crystals in vugs lined with acicular malachite, from an unusual locality.

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xls to 12mm long

with that killer wet-looking luster

perfect but for one tiny contact

a deep vug, loaded with crystals!

60x50x40mm, $150
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