Calcite with Malachite
specimen number:
9506789
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Pink lustrous scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 3.2 cm in size across the top of matrix with green crystallized malachite. Very slight cleaving present, this still in good condition. Nice color contrast on this one. The pink color is due to the presence of cobalt.
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