AESTHETIC Cobaltoan Calcite Crystal With Malachite MUSONOI MINE, CONGO
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Cobaltoan Calcite with MalachiteMusonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Kolwezi mining district, Lualaba, DR Congo8.3cm x 6.5cm x 3.2cmEx. Joe Cilen Collection #6386Ex. Chester S. Lemanski Jr. Collection #0686
Description/Interesting Notes: A colorful example of cobaltoan calcite and malachite from this famed Congo locale!!! This specimen hosts a cluster of sharp, complex rhombs of lively pink cobaltoan calcite with sprays of green acicular malachite... crystals!!! The cobaltoan calcite crystals exhibit sharp, lustrous faces and marked translucence!! The combination of rich pink rhombs and handsome green sprays of acicular malachite crystals makes for a very showy and attractive specimen indeed!!! Despite a few incomplete rhombs this specimen displays gorgeously in person!!! Ex. Chet Lemanski and Joe Cilen collections!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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