Kolwezite, Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite
at-auction$ 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!!!