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Malachite

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Locality: 
Katanga Copper Crescent, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.7 × 7.8 × 2.5 cm
Weight: 
291.00gr
Description

Thick malachite block, cut and polished at one side, with nice sub-concentric patters of different green hues, and cavities lined by crystallized malachite. Typical Katanga material, in perfect condition.

Acquired in 17/03/1985. Ex Gustaaf collection #671, with his handwritten label.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

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

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