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Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 9 × 13 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.50cm
Weight: 
449.00gr
Description

Magnificent Malachite specimen from Kipemse Mine, Congo. This specimen will be over 1/2 kg when packed.

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