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Malachite from Mashanba West Mine, Democratic Republic of Congo 53069

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Rocks, Fossils & Minerals Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,875.00 USD
Malachite from Mashanba West Mine, Democratic Republic of Congo  53069
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Malachite is a bright green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral which occurs in many crystal habits and forms. This fantastic specimen features long (7 cm), slender, stalactiform masses of medium green malachite. Malachite results from the weathering (oxidation) of copper ores. Open pit mining began at the Mashanba West Mine in 1978. This specimen was formerly in the private mineral collection of Uli and Anka Bahmann of Johannesburg, South Africa. Dimensions (cm): 7 H x 8 W x 5 D. Location: Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo City: State: Democratic Republic of Congo Date: