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Carrollite in Calcite from Kamoto II, Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Carrollite in Calcite from Kamoto II, Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Carrollite in Calcite from Kamoto II, Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 32509
Mineral:Carrollite in Calcite
Locality:Kamoto II, Kolwezi Mining District, 240 km WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Bright metallic crystals of carrollite embedded in white calcite matrix. The carrollite crystals have mirror-like surfaces (try shining a laser pointer at one to see the reflections bounce around the room). More carrollite crystals could be exposed.
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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