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Chalcomenite : Cu[SeO3] · 2H2O

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

Large typical blue Chalcomenite crystal with Demesmaekerite crystals.
Chalcomenite crystals of that size and color are uncommon.
Ex J.M. Pendeville and Gilbert Gauthier specimen.
Collection and photo, Paul De Bondt
 © Paul De BondtPhoto ID: 160556    View Count: 142

Chalcomenite : Cu[SeO3] · 2H2O

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

Field of view: 2 x 1.5 mm.
Sample recolted by Paul du Ry; Musonoï mine, \'écaille 2400\'.
 © JDehovePhoto ID: 12797    View Count: 405

Chalcomenite : Cu[SeO3] · 2H2O

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

Field of view: 0,8 x 0,6 mm.
Sample recolted by Paul du Ry; Musonoï mine, \'écaille 2400\'.
 © JDehovePhoto ID: 12799    View Count: 342

Chalcomenite : Cu[SeO3] · 2H2O

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

Field of view: 2 x 1,5 mm.
Sample recolted by Paul du Ry; Musonoï mine, \'écaille 2400\'.
 © JDehovePhoto ID: 12798    View Count: 306

Chalcomenite : Cu[SeO3] · 2H2O, Demesmaekerite : Pb2Cu5(UO2)2(SeO3)6(OH)6·2H2O, Derriksite : Cu4UO2(SeO3)2(OH)6·H2O

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

Picture width is 5mm. Blue waterclear (and hard to photograph) Chalcomenite with minor pale green Demesmaekerite (TL) and some dark-green Derriksite (TL). Depth of field is achieved with CombineZM.
 © Elmar LacknerPhoto ID: 113069    View Count: 124
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