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Malachite & Cobaltoan Dolomite

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Malachite & Cobaltoan Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10 × 9.5 × 2.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.30cm
Description

A fabulous specimen of lustrous illuminating pink cobalitoan dolomite crystals and tufts of fine moss-like malachite crystals in surrounding vugs on matrix. This is one of my favourite Congo specimens, The details and hidden fine crystals are enchanting to the eye! This an absolute gem! Came from Mashamba West Mine, Congo. 192 gr

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Malachite

Formula: 
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

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