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Chalcocite Cerussite & Malachite

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Chalcocite Cerussite & Malachite

Floater

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.7 × 4.4 × 4.2 cm
Description

Malachite and cerrusite on and after chalcocite. A very tri-dimensional and rare uncommon pseudomorph cast with intense color - even developed as floater and in fine condition overall. Ex Scott Williams, Ex- Wilke.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chalcocite

Formula: 
Cu2S
Strunz: 
2.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0

Cerussite

Formula: 
PbCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Vicenza Province, Veneto, Italy

Malachite

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