Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite
As recorded:
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
Mindat locality:
100mm x 75mm x 35mm
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 main Kolwezite is a superb hemispherical group 9mm wide. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful,colorful display piece.
Mineral(s)
Cobalt-bearing Calcite, KolweziteNone listed
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