Malachite : Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
As recorded:
Katanga, Central Area, Katanga Copper zone, Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Mindat locality:
54mm x 45mm x 5mm
Sharp and colorful pattern is well presented on both sides of this cross section of Malachite. Good polish and fine contrast in the banding that is "cauliflower" in form. This sort of quality slice was at one time more common but now is quite scarce. A modern classic.
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