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Torbernite and Kasolite from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Torbernite and Kasolite from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Torbernite and Kasolite from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 43006
Mineral:Torbernite and Kasolite
Locality:Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Transparent green bladed torbernite crystals up to 4 mm across with bright orange translucent kasolite crystals up to 0.5 mm. Both minerals are radioactive. The crystals look beautiful when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:4.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:0.2-4.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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