Schoepite, Curite: Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

Description

Species: Schoepite, Curite
Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Dimensions: 1.7 cm x 3.2 cm x 1.8 cm, 26 grams

Exceptional specimen of very well-crystallized schoepite on massive curite with some acicular curite crystals from the iconic Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo. While small this is a truly exceptional specimen for this mineral at Shinkolobwe, with superb crystals and vibrant color. Ex. Eric Quinter Collection. Rare!!