Azurite on Malachite - South Africa, ex. Richard Hauck

Name: Azurite on Malachite - South Africa, ex. Richard Hauck
Brand: MinerShop
SKU: MSJ0255
Price: 55.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$55.00 USD

SKU: MSJ0255

Weight and Dimensions

1.6 oz, 2" x 2" x 1"

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A deep blue azurite band through a matrix of green malachite.

Purchased in 1976 from the historic collection of Richard 'Dick' Hauck of New Jersey.

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