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Malachite with Calcite from Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite with Calcite from Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 10440
Mineral:Malachite with Calcite
Locality:Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Matrix completely coated on one side with short 1 mm fibrous green malachite crystals. Colorless scalenohedral calcite crystals to 3 mm long are scattered throughout. The contrast of calcite against the malachite is very attractive.
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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