Metatorbernite: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo

Description

Species: Metatorbernite
Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
Dimensions: 4.4 x 1.9 x 2.5 cm.

Very nice specimen of well-crystallized gemmy emerald-green metatorbernite on tan dolomite matrix from the famous Musonoi mine in the DR Congo. Very attractive inexpensive example of this colorful uranium mineral. Measures ~65,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!