Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite
sold- Locality
- Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
- Minerals
- Arsenopyrite, Calcite, Kolwezite
- Dimensions
- 15.5 x 9 x 5.5 cm
- Size class
- Large Cabinet
- SID
- ST198
Dark olive green botryoidal Kolwezite atop rhombs of vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. The large central crystal group is partially etched and reveals alternating layers of varying intensities of pink coloration. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful large display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together.