AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Democratic Republic of the Congo > Malachite with Chrysocolla |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 36627 |
Mineral: | Malachite with Chrysocolla |
Locality: | Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Description: | Thin slab from a malachite stalactite polished on both sides to highlight the concentric growth layers of varying colors. Note this specimen has an outer layer of blue chrysocolla. The crystallization pattern is complex and unusual. |
Overall Size: | 8x7x.5 cm |
Crystals: | |
Archived: | For reference only |
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