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Malachite (velvet) from L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Malachite (velvet) from L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite (velvet) from L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite (velvet) from L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 65263
Mineral:Malachite (velvet)
Locality:L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Elongated specimen of rounded formations of velvet-like green fibrous malachite crystals. The fibrous structure of the malachite crystals is visible on the edges. Has remnants of silicone glue on the left end from where it was mounted to a base. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1373
Overall Size:7.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:12-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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