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Calcite (Cobalt-rich), Kolwezite

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Bill Larson (Pala International)
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Calcite (cobalt-rich) with kolwezite, 4.6 cm, from the Mashamba-West mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo by Ben DeCamp.

Product details

Species
Cobalt, Calcite, KolweziteAbout Cobalt →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
DR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 154

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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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