Calcite (Cobalt-rich), Malachite

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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.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 199
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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