AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Democratic Republic of the Congo > Malachite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 57435 |
Mineral: | Malachite |
Locality: | Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Description: | Lustrous fibrous radiating green malachite crystals in interconnected hemispherical aggregates to 40 mm diameter. The malachite has chatoyant luster caused by the fibrous structure. The surfaces on the rear show minor scuffing in areas. |
Overall Size: | 10x6x3 cm |
Crystals: | 10-20 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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