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Malachite on Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Namibia

 
Malachite on Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Namibia

Malachite on Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 36779
Mineral:Malachite on Plancheite
Locality:Omaue, Kaokoveld, Namibia
Description:Velvety blue plancheite crystals in a 1-2 mm thick crust with rounded shapes, probably due to forming over another mineral. Nestled in the middle are fibrous green malachite crystals up to 18 mm long. It is mounted to an display base.
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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