Malachite - Lupoto Mine, Congo (Zaire), Democratic Republic of the - 275 mm X 245 mm X 117 mm

Mineral: Malachite
Locality: Lupoto Mine, Kakumba, Kipushi, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Dimensions: 275 mm X 245 mm X 117 mm

Description: Picture 1 of 2. I appreciate this specimen for view of sedimentary rock the malachite was deposited on (picture 2). There are some indications (dissolution behavior and visual) of pseudomalachite, suggesting occasional presence of phosphate ions as solution passed during mineral formation.