Chatoyant Malachite Pseudomorph after Azurite #005 mugs This piece shows velvet textured

This piece shows velvet textured chatoyant malachite developed as a pseudomorph after a double terminated tabby azurite

Turquoise has been used in jewelry and decorative objects for thousands of years

Mexico is a well known source of malachite pseudomorphs after azurite

Azurite is a deep blue copper mineral with the chemical composition Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2

Chatoyant Malachite Pseudomorph after Azurite #005 mugs This piece shows velvet texturedSpecimen Notes This specimen displays pronounced chatoyance across malachite pseudomorphs after a tabby azurite cluster. Some host rock remains attached, providing context for the original growth environment and enhancing the overall mineralogical interest. Stone and Locality Description Material from the Milpillas Mine region commonly shows clean replacement of azurite by malachite, often retaining thick tabular crystal forms. These specimens are