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Torbernite from Shinkolobwe Mine, 22 km WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Torbernite from Shinkolobwe Mine, 22 km WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Torbernite from Shinkolobwe Mine, 22 km WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 35530
Mineral:Torbernite
Locality:Shinkolobwe Mine, 22 km WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Many lustrous green torbernite crystals lining shallow cavities in matrix. The crystals are thin, bladed form and are internally transparent with vivid green color. An excellent specimen. Radioactive.
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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