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Malachite from Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite from Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite from Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 63777
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Nearly perfect circular slice sawn through a stalactitic formation of green malachite polished flat on the front and rear to highlight the concentric growth patterns of the malachite. A faint healed crack is visible running radially out from the center.
Overall Size:53x49x5 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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