Dragon Minerals - January 28, 2026 Update

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12293: Malachite, Gypsum variety Selenite and Quartz - $12
Castrovirreyna District, Castrovirreyna Province, Huancavelica, Peru
Miniature - 5.1 x 3.7 x 2.9 cm
30 grams
Specimen status: Reserved
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Green to brown malachite covers much of the matrix, and is overgrown by transparent, microcrystalline quartz. Scattered about are several water clear gypsum crystals (variety selenite); these reach 1.2 cm and are all terminated. Minor rubs to some of the gypsum crystals otherwise very nice condition.




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