AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Pennsylvania > Malachite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 28210 |
Mineral: | Malachite |
Locality: | French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Description: | White calcite and chalcopyrite matrix with colorful partial coating of bright green malachite microcrystals. When viewed under magnification, hemispherical malachite aggregates are visible. Uncommon copper mineral at this iron mine. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #72 |
Overall Size: | 11x6x5 cm |
Crystals: | micro |
Archived: | For reference only |
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