Primary Malachite on Cobaltoan Calcite

Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Dem. Rep. Congo
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 4.7 x 3.2 cm
Start Time: 05/30/2009 6:20:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/04/2009 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking and excellent combination specimen from recent finds at the well-known Mashamba West Mine of Zaire. Shocking, lustrous, vivid pink cobaltoan calcite rhombs are richly covered with sparkling, primary malachite microcrystals The calcite crystals just have this amazing saturation of color. I have NOT seen many of these around, so if you''re into color, here''s something you would love!

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