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Kolwezite, Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite

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.