Calcite (Cobalt-rich), Malachite - image 1

Calcite (Cobalt-rich), Malachite

Unknown Owner
Calcite (cobalt-rich) with malachite, 4 cm, from the Kamoto Principal mine, Kamoto, Kolwezi District, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of Congo. Private collection; Tom Spann photo.

Product details

Species
Cobalt, Malachite, CalciteAbout Cobalt →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
DR Congo, Lualaba, Kamoto Principal Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 199

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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Cobalt
Mineral guide
Learn about Cobalt
native metal prized for rarity and steel-gray luster, with bold contrasts to erythrite or calcite; Bou Azzer and Schneeberg stand out.
Regional guide
Cobalt from Kamoto Principal Mine
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