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Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Katanga Copper Crescent, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 4.5 × 5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.10cm
Description

Dark green, botryoidal aggregates and stalagmites of malachite up to 2 cm in size with no matrix from Katanga Province, DR Congo. The aggregates are covered by small malachite crystals, giving the surface a very nice texture. The specimen shows some minor imperfections but is rather aesthetic and is hollow from the back.

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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