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Malachite

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Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.7 × 2.9 × 2.1 cm
Description

A complte, freestanding spary of highly lustrous malachite perched on matrix. Please note - each of this tin needles is highly lustrous - not chatoyant, not just glossy - finest luster and most intense color. A very aesthetic treasure in finest quality!

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