Kolwezite on Cobaltian Calcite
As recorded:
Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
Mindat locality:
90mm x 65mm x 60mm
Dark olive green Kolwezite atop rhombs of pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species. A beautiful large display piece and combination specimen of two desireable species together. Sawcut on back.
Mineral(s)
Cobalt-bearing Calcite, KolweziteNone listed
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