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Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O, Metatorbernite : Cu(UO2)2[PO4]2 · 8H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

This gorgeous specimen features EXCEPTIONAL crystals of both species, but in particular the Cuprosklodowskite ! The Cuprosklodowskite crystals reach almost 1 inch in length and have an amazing metallic green brilliance to them, which contrasts with the darker transparent green of the torbernites (which are so sharp you can see why sometimes they ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 20880    View Count: 1046

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O, Torbernite : Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·12H2O, Kasolite : Pb(UO2)[SiO4] · H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Bright green sprays of cuprosklodowskite crystals to 2 mm with dark green torbernite up to 3 mm and yellow kasolite to 1 mm - Field of view: 10 mm - Photo and collection Antonio Borrelli.
 © Antonio BorrelliPhoto ID: 35860    View Count: 406

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Picture width 6 mm. Collection and photo Stephan Wolfsried
 © Stephan WolfsriedPhoto ID: 84289    View Count: 155

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

WOW. This small but pristine, 3-D spray is simply the best quality you could imagine, and so metallic in lustre it almost glows! Xls to 1 cm protected in a malachite vug. Ex. Gilbert Gauthier 3.7 x 2.4 x 2.3 cm

 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 112917    View Count: 179

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Cuprosklodowskite terminated crystals. Field 3 mm
Photo and Collection Christophe Boutry
 © C.BoutryPhoto ID: 134148    View Count: 113

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O, Sklodowskite : Mg(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 5H2O, Kasolite : Pb(UO2)[SiO4] · H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Terminated cuprosklodowskite, with sklodowskite, (left), and orange kasolite, (center). Photomicrograph © Saul Krotki 2004 (.0170D.3). Field of view 1.5 mm wide. Krotki Mineral Collection.
 © Saul Krotki 2004Photo ID: 19580    View Count: 416

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O, Sklodowskite : Mg(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 5H2O, Kasolite : Pb(UO2)[SiO4] · H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Glassy cuprosklodowskite crystals with sklodowskite and kasolite. Photomicrograph © Saul Krotki 2004 (.0170D.1). Field of view 2.0 mm wide. Krotki Mineral Collection.
 © Saul Krotki 2004Photo ID: 19579    View Count: 358

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Superb bright green acicular crystals of this very rare radioactive mineral! 3.6 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 27211    View Count: 344

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Brilliant green needles of cuprosklodowskite nicely arranged on this thumbnail from the Musoni Mine of Zaire. Ex Irv Brown Collection. 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 67795    View Count: 210

Cuprosklodowskite : Cu(UO2)2[HSiO4]2 · 6H2O

Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Picture width is 6mm. Nice applegreen needles of Cuprosklodowskite. Depth of field is achieved with CombineZM.
 © Elmar LacknerPhoto ID: 110581    View Count: 113
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