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Malachite Psm Cuprite

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Malachite Psm Cuprite

Christopher J. Stephano
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Description
Locality: 
Chessy-les-Mines, Villefranche, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.4 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm
Description

A sharp hoppered crystal of malachite after cuprite from the ancient mines of Chessy, France.   A European classic from the collection of Christopher J. Stephano.

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

Cuprite

Formula: 
Cu2O
Strunz: 
4.AA.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

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