Calcite with Malachite
specimen number:
8282186
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Colorful gorgeous pink translucent semi lustrous scalenohedral crystals of calcite, one of these double terminated and measuring to 5.0 cm in length, set on matrix with green crystallized malachite. What at first appears to be possible cleaving on some of the terminations is completely natural. This piece is in great condition.
Size: 8.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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