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

Description

Species: Metatorbernite
Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
Dimensions: 3.4 x 4.7 x 2.2 cm.

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 ~50,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!