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Demesmaekerite

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Description
Locality: 
Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.2 × 4 × 2.2 cm
Description

The complex lead-copper-uranyl-selenite demesmaekerite was named after Belgian mining geologist Gaston Demesmaeker. This specimen has a good coverage of sharp,well-formed, green demesmaekerite crystals and clusters an a malachite rich matrix. Beautiful under magnification.

Mineral Data
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Demesmaekerite

Formula: 
Pb2Cu5(UO2)2(SeO3)6(OH)6·2H2O
Strunz: 
4.JJ.20
Crystal System: 
Triclinic
Hardness: 
3.0 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)
Cartils Minerals

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