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Malachite from Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite from Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite from Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite from Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 43555
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Large cluster of sparkling green malachite crystals in hollow stalactitic formations to 65 mm long on brown gossan. The surfaces of the malachite stalactites are composed of microscopic lustrous malachite crystals. Several stalactites are incomplete.
Overall Size:13x12x10 mm
Crystals:30-65 mm stalactites
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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