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Vandenbrandeite with Guilleminite, Malachite, & Torbernite
Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
5cm x 3.1cm x 2.2cm
Ex. Tony Nikischer Collection
Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic example of these rare uranium bearing species from the Congo!!! This specimen hosts a rich showing of deep green
vandenbrandeite crystals in association with bright yellow guilleminite crystals on a matrix comprised of massive malachite (with
some other intergrown species) with a network of intergrown torbernite blades on the reverse!!! The vandenbrandeite crystals are present
as groups of sharp, lustrous, well formed blades with numerous tiny bright yellow crystals of guilleminite in close association!!! Altbough
it is difficult to see in the pics, the
broad area that hosts a rich showing of intense yellow guilleminite is actually lined with sharp crystals of vandenbrandeite just below them!!!
This specimen is way better than the pics show and is a fantastic example of these two rare species!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection of
Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the 6000+ specimen
PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting minerals to come in the upcoming
days and weeks!!!
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