Kolwezite on Dolomite (variety Co-bearing dolomite) - Kakanda, Congo (Zaire), Democratic Republic of the - 17 x 13 x 5 cm

Mineral: Kolwezite on Dolomite (variety Co-bearing dolomite)
Locality: Kakanda, Kambove District, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 5 cm

Description: Mass: 929 g MIM number:2187 Green-brown kolwezite pseudomorphosing after octahedral cuprite crystals (the largest measuring 1.1 cm) on a massive cobaltiferous dolomite matrix of a beautiful magenta color offering a surprising contrast with the kolwezite. Photographer: FMI / James Elliot