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Calcite (Cobalt-rich)

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Alexander Schauss
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Calcite (cobalt-rich), 2.6 cm, from the Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi District, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of Congo. Jingnan Zhang photo.

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SpeciesCobalt, Calcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityDR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 153

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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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