Dolomite with Malachite
specimen number:
9530397
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description: Intense hot pink glassy mostly gemmy rhombohedral crystals of dolomite to 1.2 cm in size across the front of this matrix with green malachite. Very slight cleaving along the right edge of the piece, all of the prominent crystals in perfect condition. The color due to the presence of cobalt.
Size: 9.5 x 9.5 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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