Malachite from Mashamba West Mine, Sicomines copper-cobalt project, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo - image 1
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Malachite from Mashamba West Mine, Sicomines copper-cobalt project, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo

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Primary Malachite on Cobaltoan Calcite

Mashamba West, Lualaba, DR Congo

5.9x5.3x3.2cm

Product details

SpeciesMalachiteCobaltocalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 5.3 x 3.2 cm
Weight88.8 grams
Added on05/28/2025
LocalityDR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine

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Unknown Owner
Acquired
Aug 2025

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