Kolwezite after Cuprite with Calcite
specimen number:
9505388
location:
Kakanda, Lubudi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
description:
Sharp cubic crystals of what were once cuprite and groupings to 1.0 cm in size now replaced by olive green crystallized kolwezite in scattered beautifully across this matrix of pink botryoidal crystallized calcite. Very interesting specimen with great color contrast and quite attractive.
Size: 13.0 x 7.0 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
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Related by Mineral (Kolwezite):
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Origin: Kakanda, Lubudi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
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Related by Location (Kakanda):
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Origin: Kakanda, Lubudi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Number: (8282052)
Size: 8.5 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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Origin: Kakanda, Lubudi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Number: (9505351)
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 1.5 cm (small-cabinet)