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Metatorbernite Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.6 × 9.7 × 6.6 cm
Weight: 
442.00gr
Description

Excellent large cabinet-size specimen of very abundant, brilliant emerald-green tabular metatorbernite crystals to over 1 cm. in vuggy malachite matrix from the famous Musonoi mine in the DR Congo. Much better in person than my photos indicate. This specimen was valued at $600 in my inventory. Choice large metatorbernite specimen for this classic locale! Rare! 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Metatorbernite

Formula: 
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8H2O
Strunz: 
8.EB.10
Hardness: 
2.5
Type Locality: 
Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Malachite

Formula: 
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

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