Metatorbernite: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, D.R. Congo

Description

Species: Metatorbernite

Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, D.R. Congo 

Dimensions: 4.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm. 

A very nice example of bright green metatorbernite crystals on matrix from the famous Musonoi mine in the D.R. Congo. A good example of this unusual uranium mineral for the locality. These have not been found in many years now. Measures ~75,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Survey Meter with the 44-9 Probe. Rare!