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Malachite On Dioptase

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Locality: 
Kapata, Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
3.8 × 9.1 × 2.2 cm
Weight: 
61.15gr
Description

The specimen has a rather long narrow shallow plate of dioptase with malachite. Chunky crystals of dioptase make up the intergrown plate. These crystals are grown over with tiny bunches of malachite needles covering about two thirds of the surface. The dioptase have a high luster with good colour too.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Malachite

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

Dioptase

Formula: 
CuSiO3·H2O
Strunz: 
9.CJ.30
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
5.0
Streak: 
Green
Type Locality: 
Altyn-Tyube dioptase deposit (Altyn-Tube), Altyn-Tyube area, Kirghiz Steppes (Asiatic Steppes), Karagandy Province (Qaragandy Oblysy; Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan...

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