Malachite, Cuprite

Specimen ID: NXW-L1N

Mineral(s)
Malachite : Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Cuprite : Cu2O
Locality
As recorded:
Etoile de Congo Mine, Katanga Democratic Republic of Congo
Dimensions
74mm x 117mm x 48mm
Description
This specimen is totally covered with sharp, dark green malachite crystals over a core of malachite and deep red cuprite. The cuprite is not visible except where the plate broke away from the rest of the orebody on one end and the underside. Lots of excellent malachite crystals! Displays well.
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Name withheld

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