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Metatorbernite

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Locality: 
Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.6 × 5.2 × 1.1 cm
Weight: 
66.00gr
Description

Gorgeous small cabinet size specimen of gemmy, lustrous, brilliant green metatorbernite crystals on malachite from the famous Musonoi mine in the DR Congo. Very showy example of this uncommon and sought-after material. Measures ~75,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare! 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Metatorbernite

Formula: 
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8H2O
Strunz: 
8.EB.10
Hardness: 
2.5
Type Locality: 
Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

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