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Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Katanga Copper Crescent, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.6 × 4.9 × 3.6 cm
Description

Fine example of botryoidal grown malachite from the DR Congo. The specimen is partly polished but this enhances its beauty even more.

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