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Malachite from L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite from L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite from L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 19720
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Colorful cluster of light green malachite in rounded, mammilary shapes up to 12 mm diameter. Overgrown on the light malachite is second generation of sparkling, medium green malachite micro crystals. Beautiful contrast of the two generations.
Overall Size:11x7x6 cm
Crystals:micro to 6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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