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Malachite pseudomorphs after Barite from Mashamba West Mine, 13 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite pseudomorphs after Barite from Mashamba West Mine, 13 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 31951
Mineral:Malachite pseudomorphs after Barite
Locality:Mashamba West Mine, 13 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Lustrous crystals of translucent green malachite that formed over columnar barite(?) crystals resulting in stalactitic shapes of malachite. The ends are exposed revealing the center cavity from the first mineral. Colorful and lustrous. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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