Chalcomenite

Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Kolwezi District, 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.

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Photo added: 7th Apr 2008

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