Kolwezite, Malachite on Cobaltian Calcite
As recorded:
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
Mindat locality:
155mm x 140mm x 50mm
Dark olive green botryoidal Kolwezite atop rhombs of vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. The Kolwezite is partially coated by bright green Malachite in areas. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. Highly colorful and beautiful large display piece.
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