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Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite

Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite

at-auction

$ 200

Locality
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
Minerals
Arsenopyrite, Calcite, Kolwezite
Dimensions
9 x 4 x 1.5 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
ST375

Dark olive green spherical cluster of Kolwezite atop bright pink Cobaltoan Calcite. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful, good sized display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back. This is an excellent piece with a superb Kolwezite well centered in the Cobaltian Calcite. Valued at $300.