Kolwezite pseudo after Cuprite crystal on Co Dolomite (Ref: 22.1-210)
Kakanda Mine, Kakanda Deposit, Lubudi, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
32mm x 26mm x 19mm
A single sharp dark green crystal is perched on contrasting bright pink Cobaltoan Dolomite. The crystal is a full pseudomorph of a Cuprite showing perfectly the original modified octahedral form. This is now fully changed to Kolwezite which is a rare specie worldwide. Crystals of this Copper Cobalt Carbonate are only found as small micros (Triclinic, usually as elongated fibers). This piece is from a small new find which to my knowledge is the first ever made with sharp pseudomorphs after Cuprite like this. No damage. An excellent and rare copper pseudo! From: Well-Arranged Molecules
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