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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 80690
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Round formation of lustrous green malachite crystals crystallized on all surfaces with no attached matrix. The malachite crystals are fibrous form, in tapered bundles of diverging crystals, that have chatoyant luster. Very aesthetic specimen. Ex. Miller collection
Overall Size:8x7x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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