Chrysocolla after Barite with Malachite
specimen number:
8282353
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Prismatic crystals of what were once likely barite measuring to 3.0 cm in height or coming off this matrix and replaced completely by blue chrysocolla. A later generation of velvety green crystallized malachite scattered throughout. Attractive and interesting.
Size: 11.5 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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