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Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.1 × 2.5 × 1.7 cm
Description

A fine Tsumeb minature that was obtained in the UK recently labled 'Brochantite'.

Subsequently this now appears to be malachite. No damage and the beautiful form it has, comprised mostly of compacted blocky crystals of deep green malachite and a small amount of attached cerussite, makes this quite attractive for the size.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Malachite

Formula: 
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
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