Malachite replacing Cuprite
specimen number:
8282457
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description: A grouping of large sharp cuprite crystals measuring to 2.5 cm across, these now replaced by green malachite, set up on matrix. Complete all around and in very good condition.
Size: 5.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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