Uraninite, Uranophane: Shinkolobwe mine, Kambove, DR Congo

Description

Species: Uraninite, Uranophane

Locality: Shinkolobwe mine, Kambove, Katanga Region, DR Congo

Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 1 cm.

SOLD

This is a nice colorful specimen of black uraninite var. pitchblende that is in the process of altering to yellow uranophane, from the famous Shinkolobwe mine, Kambove, Katanga Region, DR Congo. A nice and very “hot” rock from an old European collection.