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Chrysocolla Malachite & Heterogenite

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Chrysocolla Malachite & Heterogenite

ex Dr. F. Krantz, Bonn, GER
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Kabolela Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 4.6 × 4 cm
Description

Older congolese classic from Kabolela: blackish botryoidal heterogenite is covered by blueish chrysocolla with a thin malachite layer on top. First half of the 20th century specimen.

Please note: postage costs and procedures have changed since Jan. 1st 2019 here in GER. The given tariffs are those on the "safe" side (tracked DHL for international shipping - limit 2 kg total). I am working on a solution that may revert to the former (cheaper) tariffs - as long as i don´t have a confirmation you are welcome to stockpile items to optimize shipping costs. I will inform you about any changes ASAP.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chrysocolla

Formula: 
Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O (x < 1)
Strunz: 
9.ED.20
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.5

Malachite

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

Heterogenite

Formula: 
CoO(OH)
Strunz: 
4.FE.20
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0 - 5.0
Type Locality: 
Wolfgang Maaßen Mine field, Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

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Best regards Roger