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Torbernite

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Dome of tabular, emerald green and very sharp-edged crystals; they are relatively well separated from one another, which reinforces the three-dimensional aspect of the piece.

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Species
TorberniteAbout Torbernite →
Added on11/10/2024
Locality
DR Congo, Lualaba, Musonoi MineRegional guide →

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Mineral guide
Learn about Torbernite
emerald-green, square tabular crystals with luster; vivid color, hydration (12H2O) vs metatorbernite, and uraniferous deposits boost appeal.
Torbernite
Regional guide
Torbernite from Musonoi Mine, DR Congo
Musonoi torbernite is the classic African expression of the species: deep emerald to blackish green, square tabular crystals with a wet vitreous to almost metallic luster, often stacked in tight bladed aggregates across quartzitic or malachite-stained matrix. The best pieces have a quality that is immediately recognizable—transparent green panes with sharp tetragonal outlines, bright edges, and enough thickness to show color without becoming opaque. Fine examples from Musonoi are not merely “good for Congo”; they belong in the front rank of world torbernite localities.