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Kolwezite, Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite

Kolwezite, Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite

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$ 250

Locality
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
Minerals
Arsenopyrite, Calcite, Kolwezite, Malachite
Dimensions
7 x 5.5 x 4 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
ST191

Dark olive green botryoidal Kolwezite atop vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite one one side, with bright green Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite on the other side. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful, colorful display piece!!!