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Malachite from Kambove Mining District, 130 km NW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite from Kambove Mining District, 130 km NW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite from Kambove Mining District, 130 km NW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 33773
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Kambove Mining District, 130 km NW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Bright green short acicular malachite crystals grouped in tufts and rosettes on a black manganese oxide-coated white gossan matrix. The contrast of the lustrous green against the matte black is very aesthetic. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #173
Overall Size:9x5x4 cm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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