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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 15703
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Layered formation of green malachite alternating with robin's-egg-blue chrysocolla. The uppermost malachite layer is removable showing the chrysocolla layer. The surface of the malachite has been polished to show the concentric growth patterns. No damage
Overall Size:9x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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