Cornetite, Malachite
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Cornetite is a rare, hydrated copper phosphate. This very showy and excellent specimen is covered on both sides with SCINTILLATING, two-toned blue cornetite and is nicely accented with malachite on a gossan matrix. A striking and beautiful specimen. This fine piece is from the Type Locality - the Star of Congo Mine in Zaire.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.3 x 5.0 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, L'Etoile du Congo Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.Regional guide
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