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Malachite var. Bull's-eye Malachite from Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Guandong, China

 
Malachite var. Bull's-eye Malachite from Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Guandong, China

Malachite var. Bull's-eye Malachite from Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Guandong, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 80876
Mineral:Malachite var. Bull's-eye Malachite
Locality:Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Guandong, China
Description:Fibrous green malachite crystals in spherical aggregates to 18 mm diameter with velvet-like surfaces that make circular (bull's-eye) highlights when illuminated. The bottom shows the fibrous structure of the malachite with chatoyant luster Ex. Miller #M2447; originally acquired from Chris Wright (1946-2014)
Overall Size:35x25x21 mm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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