Calcite (Cobalt-rich)

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Calcite (cobalt-rich), 9 cm, from the Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi district, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gerald Pauley photo.

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SpeciesCobalt, Calcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 68

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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 Mashamba West Mine
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