Barite with Malachite
specimen number:
1504648
location:
Shangulowe Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description:
Greenish transparent crystals of barite to 1.5 cm in length over the top of a 7.0 x 6.0 x 2.5 cm botryoidal crystallized malachite matrix. The crystals are semi-lustrous, there is very minimal micro-chipping present. The green color due to malachite inclusions. From material collected in the late 1990s. Shipping weight: 0.32 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 7.0 x 6.0 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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