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.