Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite
sold- Locality
- Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
- Minerals
- Arsenopyrite, Calcite, Kolwezite
- Dimensions
- 7 x 6 x 2.3 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- ST363
Dark olive green spherical cluster of Kolwezite atop vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite. Some of the larger crystal groups have been naturally etched revealing a brownish interior. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.