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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 82224
Mineral:Cuprite and Malachite
Locality:Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Translucent red cuprite crystals to 8 mm with overgrowth of fibrous transparent green malachite crystals to 9 mm. The largest cuprite crystals are well exposed and have a slight metallic surface luster. Ex. Miller collection T910
Overall Size:23x23x17 mm
Crystals:1-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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