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Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Thick wire of gold associated with wulfenite, malachite, torbernite and kasolite. Field of view, 3mm x 3mm. Brent Thorne specimen and photograph. |
| © Brent Thorne | Photo ID: 17741 View Count: 517 |
Gold : Au, Torbernite : Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·12H2O | |
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Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Crystalized Gold on Torbernite from Musonoï, a very unusual combination. Uranium minerals and Gold are often associated in Katanga but this is unique. The Gold sits on the Torbernite crystals. Image width, 40 mm ! I obtained this piece from Gilbert Gauthier during the Munich show in 1985. Collection and photo, Paul De Bondt. |
| © Paul De Bondt | Photo ID: 186477 View Count: 205 |
Gold : Au | |
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Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Sample size: 1 X 0,8 cm Collection and photo: Arliguie M |
| © Arliguie M | Photo ID: 85928 View Count: 199 |
Gold : Au | |
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Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Gold mass of tiny crystals in the form of a bunny. The gold is incrustated in massive Vandenbrandeite. Specimens of this size are uncommon. Ex J.M. Pendeville and Gilbert Gauthier specimen. Collection and photo, Paul De Bondt |
| © Paul De Bondt | Photo ID: 160555 View Count: 195 |
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