Thick Malachite Mass

Thick Malachite Mass from Mashamba Mine, Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Large solid mass of bright green Malachite sawn and polished on one face to highlight the concentric growth patterns. The top surface has the natural, botryoidal faces, and the side in the photo is in a natural, unpolished state. Large carveable masses of Malachite are hard to find.


Cut

11 x 11 x 8 cm.

Locality

Mashamba Mine, Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)


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