Description
Raw Cobaltoan Calcite & Malachite Sparkly Druzy Specimen - Congo - 9.5 oz
Add an absolute explosion of natural color to your mineral collection with this premium, high-grade Cobaltoan Calcite and Malachite specimen. Ethically sourced from the famous copper-cobalt mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this 9.5 oz piece features a dense coating of vibrant, neon-magenta cobaltoan calcite micro-crystals that create a brilliant, sugar-like druzy glitter under light. The intense hot pink face is dramatically contrasted by rich, velvety patches of dark green malachite, making it a spectacular display piece.
Product Details:
Mineral Type: Natural Cobaltoan Calcite (Cobaltocalcite) with Malachite
Locality: Mashamba West Mine, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Weight: 9.50 oz (269 grams)
Form: Raw, unpolished mineral slab/vug specimen with a fully crystallized druzy face.
Colors: Electric Hot Pink / Magenta, Deep Forest Green, and a soft gray-green host matrix.
Notable Features & Aesthetics:
Elite Hot Pink Coloration: The brilliant pink hue comes from a high concentration of cobalt within the calcite lattice—100% natural and un-dyed.
Sugar Druzy Sparkle: The entire main surface is covered in thousands of tiny, highly reflective crystalline faces that catch the light like a geode.
Stunning High-Contrast Combo: The sharp, abstract boundaries between the neon pink calcite and the deep green malachite make this a highly artistic, visually striking specimen.
Display-Ready Cut: The reverse side features a naturally flat-running matrix profile, allowing the piece to sit beautifully on a shelf or display stand to showcase the crystalline face perfectly.