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Chrysocolla from Mashamba West Mine, 13 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Chrysocolla from Mashamba West Mine, 13 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Chrysocolla from Mashamba West Mine, 13 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 38184
Mineral:Chrysocolla
Locality:Mashamba West Mine, 13 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Botryoidal blue chrysocolla coating several sides of matrix. The chrysocolla has a shiny, wet-looking surface luster that is slippery to the touch. A few areas are cracked or chipped due to dehydration.
Overall Size:10x6x6 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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