Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose") Barite Several slender finger-shaped casts of

Several slender finger-shaped casts of Prehnite after Anhydrite in parallel growth make this an attractive large miniature / small cabinet display specimen

and in his communication with my father mentioned that “Cerite” on the piece may actually be Bastnasite

A little below the surface

I like to call them “black beauties”) is the fact that they’re not always terribly aesthetic

This attractive large thumbnail / toenail specimen is a wonderful example from Murzinka showing classic textbook orthorhombic form along with very sharp

Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose") Barite Several slender finger-shaped casts ofThis is a good looking thumbnail sized "floater" pseudomorph of Copper after Azurite (commonly called a "Copper Rose") featuring a group notably sharp, well formed, bladed crystals on all sides. The piece is complete and undamaged all around with a lovely antique patina on the surface. A great representation of these unique classic specimens from New Mexico. These specimens are some of my favorite minerals in the world. They are unique in the fact