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Malachite (fibrous form) from Mindingi, 60 km W of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite (fibrous form) from Mindingi, 60 km W of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite (fibrous form) from Mindingi, 60 km W of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 82218
Mineral:Malachite (fibrous form)
Locality:Mindingi, 60 km W of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Compact crystallized mass of fibrous green malachite crystals with no apparent point of attachment. The fibrous structure of the malachite results in chatoyant luster. Ex. Miller collection T022
Overall Size:25x20x13 mm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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