Specimen #432

Name: Malachite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Kolwezi District, Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 7.0 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm.

Weight: 698

Acquired: 2007-04-24

Source: John Betts

Label: Y

Comment: Botryoidal green malachite crystals with the outer surfaces polished to highlight the shapes and color. This specimen has larger rounded segments than most found, and is the best I've had from this mine. No damage.

Minerals: Malachite (Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂)

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