Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite
sold- Locality
- Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
- Minerals
- Arsenopyrite, Calcite, Kolwezite
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- ST193
Dark olive green botryoidal Kolwezite atop rhombs of vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful,colorful display piece.