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Malachite

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Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.8 × 4.5 × 3 cm
Description

The very special aspect of this specimen lies in the lovely malachite balls, sitting on a dark brown and red matrix, which provides the perfect contrast and accentuation. The specimen is perfect with malachite on all sides.

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
Saphira Minerals