AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Malachite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 69893 |
Mineral: | Malachite |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Dense crystalline mass of fibrous green malachite crystals with minor brown calcite in the end where it was attached. The malachite has chatoyant luster caused by the fibrous structure of the crystals. |
Overall Size: | 6.5x4.5x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 5-15 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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