AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Democratic Republic of the Congo > Malachite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 19688 |
Mineral: | Malachite |
Locality: | Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Description: | Bright green malachite formation with concentric growth patterns. The specimen was sliced and polished both sides to highlight the beautiful patterns. No damage. These specimens are getting hard to obtain due to the civil war in this country. |
Overall Size: | 9x5x2 cm |
Crystals: | 3-5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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