Kolwezite after Cuprite with Calcite
specimen number:
8282052
location:
Kakanda, Lubudi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
A colorful and interesting specimen showing crystals of what were once cuprite measuring to 1.0 cm in size scattered across the front of a matrix covered by botryoidal brilliant pink crystallized calcite. The cuprite crystals have been replaced by olive green kolwezite. This is in really good condition.
Size: 8.5 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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