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Malachite

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Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
15 × 9.5 × 1.6 cm
Description

This specimen shows best color and wonderful banding, which makes it special compared to common polished material from the locality. Saturation and contrast are even better in person. Well cut and polished.

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