Cornetite with Malachite
specimen number:
1502772
location:
L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description:
The top side of this 13.0 x 8.5 x 1.5 cm matrix is scattered richly with small flat lying starburst like crystal groupings of brilliant blue cornetite to 0.7 cm in diameter. Minor malachite present as well. Good hands sized example for this mineral. Shipping weight: 0.53 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 13.0 x 8.5 x 1.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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