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Cobaltoan Dolomite

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Cobaltoan Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9 × 5 × 3.5 cm
Description

A fine specimen of lustrous pink cobalitan dolomite crystals on matrix. Small specks of plancheite and malachite can also be seen. The matrix has been shaped with a trim saw. Nice cluster! Came from Mashamba West Mine, Congo. 228 gr

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cobaltoan Dolomite

Variety Of: 

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Formula: 
(Ca,Mg,Co)CO3
Hardness: 
0.0