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Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite

Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite

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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.