Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic example of this rare uranium bearing species from the Congo!!! This specimen hosts a rich showing of
lime green acicular crystals of cuprosklodowskite in association with yellow sklodowskite and deep green
malachite!!! The cuprosklodowskite crystals are present as balls and groups of bright lime green acicular
crystals and the sklodoskite crystals are present as yellow acicular crystals and crystal groups!!! Interestingly, there
are areas of cuprosklodowskite that host yellow sklodoskite on their extremities!!! The malachite crystals are
present as deep green, lustrous acicular crystals!!! There are some interesting areas of unidentified species as well!!! There
is a lot going on with this specimen and a lot more to see in person!!!
This specimen is from the
collection of Thomas J. Campbell, Co-author of "The Encyclopedia of Minerals"!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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