Kolwezite, Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite
available$ 750
- Locality
- Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
- Minerals
- Arsenopyrite, Calcite, Kolwezite, Malachite
- Dimensions
- 15.5 x 14 x 5 cm
- Size class
- Large Cabinet
- SID
- ST206
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 Kolwezite is partially coated by bright green Malachite in areas. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. Highly colorful and beautiful large display piece.