Metatorbernite: Musonoi mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, D.R. Congo

Description

Species: Metatorbernite

Locality: Musonoi mine, Kolwezi, Katanga region, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Size: 6 x 5.5 x 2 cm.

A nice example of bright green metatorbernite completely covering all sides of this floater specimen from the famous Musonoi mine in the Congo. A good example of this unusual uranium mineral for the locality. Measures ~60,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Survey Meter with the 44-9 Probe. Rare!