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Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Friedrich Mine, Schönstein, Wissen, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
2.8 × 5.1 × 2.6 cm
Description

Radial malachite aggregates on limonite from a classic german location. Lustrous aggregates up to 1.4cm.

The needles on the photo appear to be too bright. The colour is more intensive.

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