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Malachite

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Malachite (non-pseudomorphic crystals), 4.9 cm, from the Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesMalachite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityDR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 192
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Malachite
Mineral guide
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vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.
Malachite
Regional guide
Malachite from Mashamba West Mine
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Locality guide
Mashamba West Mine
A collector's guide to Mashamba West Mine, DR Congo: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 432 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.