Dioptase
Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
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Kolwezite on Cobaltoan Calcite
Kolwezi Mine, Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
Reference specimen
Dimensions
Display units
- Metric
- 5.3 x 3.8 x 3.1 cm
- Inches
The specimen has a large scalenohedral crystals of cobaltoan calcite carrying some matrix of calcitic debris. The debry has an earthy orange colour with a sandstone like texture. The crystal surface has a little trio of kolwezite balls which are a nice association. The colour is a soft pastel pink. The crystals also stands successfully on its own. The termination point is cleaved.
Specimen data
- Specimen number
- SAMS-373
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- Country
- DR Congo
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Mineral sizing guide
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