Cobaltocalcite, Kolwezite on Chrysocolla, Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi, DR of the Congo
Size: 7.0 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm
Crystals up to 1.5 cm
Description :
An old specimen from the famous mid 1980's find. Gemmy lilac pink scalenohedral cobaltoan Calcite on Chrysocolla from the great Mashamba West mine. Great contrast with a bonus of a small compound crystal of Kolwezite at the top. No discernible damage. Older label stated it's from Katanga-Zaire.