AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Democratic Republic of the Congo > Malachite stalactite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 31968 |
Mineral: | Malachite stalactite |
Locality: | Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Description: | Elongated stalactitic formation of green malachite with hollow center running throughout. The malachite has exterior surface resembling wrinkled alligator skin. Unusual. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu |
Overall Size: | 15x3x2 cm |
Crystals: | 5-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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