MALACHITE STALACTITE. ...

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MALACHITE STALACTITE
Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga Province (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
The 'Copper Belt' of the Congo is home to this lovely 'cave formation' found in the upper part of one of the many Copper mines in the area. It is dark green with a druzy "sugar frosting" type of surface and is in absolutely pristine condition. It stands 7 ½ inches high and is approximately 1 ½ inches in diameter at its widest part. There is a smaller secondary stalactite to one side at the base. Ex Martin Zinn Collection, bearing his accession #6963 with the matching label. Sits upright in its custom labeled base.
Provenance: Ex Martin Zinn Collection

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