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Calcite var. Cobaltian from Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Calcite var. Cobaltian from Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 18611
Mineral:Calcite var. Cobaltian
Locality:Mashamba Mines, 10 km west of Kolwezi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Bright pink cobaltian calcite in rounded, botryoidal formation covering one side of matrix. Overgrown on the calcite are scattered dark green malachite crystals. Very colorful specimen.
Overall Size:5x5x5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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