Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite
As recorded:
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
Mindat locality:
90mm x 70mm x 45mm
Dark olive green Kolwezite atop rhombs of vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. The Kolwezite forms a superb 'pinwheel' formation 1.3cm wide. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species.
Mineral(s)
Cobalt-bearing Calcite, KolweziteNone listed
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