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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 80342
Mineral:Malachite (fibrous)
Locality:Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Many intersecting sprays of fibrous green malachite crystals with no apparent point of attachment. The fibrous structure of the malachite results in chatoyant luster. Ex. Miller #M1841, originally acquired in 2011
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:10-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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