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Malachite Stalactites from Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite Stalactites from Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite Stalactites from Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 54537
Mineral:Malachite Stalactites
Locality:Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Two interconnected slender stalactites of green malachite with patches of black manganese-oxide in some areas. On the bottom where the malachite is exposed the malachite exhibits a radiating structure of fibrous crystals.
Overall Size:9x2.5x1.4 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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