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Post by fishenman on Dec 27, 2008 16:02:18 GMT -5
Hi everybody! Cool, a new place to post pics ;D I have lot's of specimens. This one is one of my favorites. It's from a famous mine in AZ. And I can't remember the name  Chrysocolla, Malachite, Azurite on pumicey lava matrix Front  Back  Some close-ups      I got it on ebay about 5 years ago ;D Thanks for looking  Geoff |
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 27, 2008 16:28:38 GMT -5
Man, that is one gorgeous specimen! Hard to beat those copper complexes for beautiful combinations of wild crystal formations and wild colors....Mel
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 27, 2008 17:34:56 GMT -5
That's cool as heck!! (I didn't say hell) oops ;D Awesome!!
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Post by texaswoodie on Dec 27, 2008 18:44:56 GMT -5
I think I need to call 911. I know for sure I need to change my pants.
Fantasticallistic!!!
Curt
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Post by frane on Dec 27, 2008 20:27:43 GMT -5
Beautiful!!!
Fran
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Post by sitnwrap on Dec 27, 2008 20:59:34 GMT -5
Wow, wow, wow! That is gorgeous.
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nansaidh
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Post by nansaidh on Dec 28, 2008 13:11:42 GMT -5
As has been said, "WOW"!!! <drool> That is stunning.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Dec 28, 2008 13:26:38 GMT -5
Geoff,
One Heck of a Killer Piece! I love the Azurite and Malachite combined specimens...it sure makes for a breathtaking piece.
Is it from the Morenci Mine?? (sp)
Steve
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Post by fishenman on Dec 28, 2008 17:22:07 GMT -5
Yes, that's exactly where its from. Thanks Steve!
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Dec 28, 2008 17:41:47 GMT -5
Geoff,
Not a Problem. I used to collect mineral specimens..and I actually had quite a few Malachite/Azurite pieces from that locale. None that nice though.
Steve
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Dec 28, 2008 17:47:52 GMT -5
awesome Possum!
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Dec 28, 2008 19:18:48 GMT -5
Nice looking piece
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