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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
6 x 5.5 x 2 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
ST373

Dark olive green botryoidal Kolwezite atop vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. This is the top color for Cobaltian Calcite. 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.