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BB25 - Curite with Vandenbrandeite - $ 250 SOLD Kalongwe, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo small cabinet, 5.6 x 5.5 x 4.3 cm ex. Bill Pinch ex. Charlie Key
A really rich specimen , beautiful, with orange curite microcrystals completely covering the Vandenbrandeite within protected vugs on 2 faces of the specimen. The rest of the specimen shows solid Vandenbrandeite - and is thus among the richest examples of the species I have seen. This can, obviously, be broken up into several pretty good specimens of both minerals, and sold fo rmor emoney
D06-53 - Dewindtite on Torbernite, with Curite and Parsonsite - $ 750 SOLD Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shaba/Katanga Dist., Congo (Zaïre) (TYPE LOCALITY) miniature, 5.2 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm ex. Charlie Freed ex. Robert Gage
This is a very rich specimen of dewindtite, dating to 1925 before it was even officially named, and the early era of exploration of this region by many great Belgian mineralogists. The label is noted WWI-era collector Robert Gage's, in his own hand. I showed this to Bill Pinch, to confirm its legitimacy , and he told me it is indeed one of the better example sof the species he has seen. A rare (if hot) treasure!
MD-201043 - Torbernite, Metatorbernite, Curite, Heterogenite - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) small cabinet, 8.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm.
8.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm. This Torbernite specimen is from the Shinkolobwe uranium mine and shows two generations. The dark green crystals of torbernite are growing on lighter metatorbernite crystals. The Torbernite are transparent dark green crystals because the water is still present in the crystal structure. The Metatorbernite appears as light green, opaque crystals because most of the water is gone. The top crystals are covered with a very thin layer of Heterogenite what gives them a black appearance, most unusual: What is noticeable here is that the Torbernite is coated with Heterogenite that prevented its dehydration. The Metatorbernite was a first generation and had all the time to dehydrate. Also present on this specimen is a cluster of Curite crystals also covered with the Heterogenite. Shinkolobwe is the type locality for Curite.
MD-201063 - Curite, Kasolite, Metatorbernite - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) cabinet, 11 x 6 x 4 cm.
11 x 6 x 4 cm. An exceptional specimen of orange Curite and Kasolite with green Metatorbernite. The curite forms needles which are filling the spaces between and sits on the huge Metatorbernite crystals. It is associated with Kasolite in blocky crystals. The matrix consists of massive Metatorbernite. Shinkolobwe is the type locality for Curite and Kasolite both.
MD-201075 - Soddyite, Curite, Heterogenite - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) small cabinet, 8.5 x 7 x 6 cm.
8.5 x 7 x 6 cm. Here is a very fine specimen of Soddyite crystals associated with Curite crystals. Both of the minerals are covered with a thin layer of Heterogenite which gives a black color to a part of the specimen. This is typical for Shinkolobwe. The matrix is massive Curite. Shinkolobwe is the type locality for both Soddyite and Curite.
MD-201137 - Lepersonnite-(Gd), Studtite, Curite, Uraninite - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) thumbnail, 2.4 x 1.5 x 2 cm.
2.4 x 1.5 x 2 cm. Lepersonnite-(Gd) is a very rare REE-uranyl carbonate from Shinkolobwe. Here it is intergrown in the yellow Studtite clusters (surrounded by smaller Uranophane xls). The difference is obvious and visible under magnification where the Lepersonnite-(Gd) forms flat crystals while the Studtite forms needles. The orange mineral is Curite. The Shinkolobwe mine is closed since the late 1950’s and is the type locality for all three of these: Lepersonnite-(Gd), Studtite and Curite. This Photo was Mindat.org Photo of the Day - 7th Feb 2010
MD-214948 - Schoepite, Curite, Uraninite - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) cabinet, 14.0 x 10.0 x 7.2 cm.
14.0 x 10.0 x 7.2 cm. A very large and colourful specimen from the Shinkolobwe mine. The yellow mineral used to be called Ianthinite but since the discovery in the 1950’s has turned into Epiianthinite; which is, in fact, now realized to be the same species as previously known Schoepite. It is a sort of pseudomorph because the crystal habit of the Ianthinite can still be seen (the change occurred after the specimen was recovered, post-mining). Associated is also a 10 mm large cluster of red Curite crystals nicely nestled in the yellow Epiianthinite. It is beautiful. A very heavy specimen due to the matrix consisting of pure Uraninite. Shinkolobwe is the type locality for the Schoepite and the Curite, a mine closed since decades. It used to be on display at the Carnegie Museum, just because of the gorgeous colour mix. This specimen was removed from the display in the early 1990's because it was considered "too hot" and sold to now-deceased dealer Gilbert Gauthier. Before it went to Carnegie, it came from the famous dealer Dr. F. Krantz, in Bonn. Type Locality for both species.
MD-69243 - Schoepite, Curite - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) thumbnail, 2.6 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
curite microcrystals in massive schoepite. 2.6 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
MD-69264 - Curite, Vandenbrandeite - - Archived Kalongwe deposit, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) small cabinet, 5.6 x 5.5 x 4.3 cm
A really rich specimen , beautiful, with orange curite microcrystals completely covering the Vandenbrandeite within protected vugs on 2 faces of the specimen. The rest of the specimen shows solid Vandenbrandeite - and is thus among the richest examples of the species I have seen. 5.6 x 5.5 x 4.3 cm
RADMUN-06 - Torbernite, Metatorbernite, Curite - $ 450 SOLD Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo small cabinet, 8.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm
RADMUN-12 - Curite and Kasolite on Metatorbernite - $ 3000 SOLD Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (TYPE LOCALITY ) cabinet, 11 x 6 x 4 cm
Exceptional specimen of orange Curite and Kasolite with green Metatorbernite. The curite forms needles who are filling the spaces between and sits on the huge Metatorbernite crystals. It is associated with Kasolite in blocky crystals, unusually good also for this species. The matrix consists of massive Metatorbernite. This is an extraordinary fine piece of this not-often seen mineral. Truly unique for the size and beauty, I think. Shinkolobwe is the type locality for Curite and Kasolite both, making this a more significant specimen in science as well as just for the beauty. We have not seen a richer specimen of crysatllized examples like this.
RADMUN-15 - Soddyite with Curite - $ 750 SOLD Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (TYPE LOCALITY ) small cabinet, 8.5 x 7 x 6 cm
RADMUN-19 - Lepersonnite with Studtite, Curite on Uraninite - $ 1250 SOLD Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (TYPE LOCALITY) thumbnail, 2.4 x 1.5 x 2 cm
RADS-32 - Schoepite, Curite on Uraninite - $ 3950 SOLD Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (Type Locality for BOTH species) cabinet, 14.0 x 10.0 x 7.2 cm ex. Carnegie Museum
A MAJOR piece for African radioactives! Very large and colourful specimen from the famous Shinkolobwe mine. The yellow mineral used to be called Ianthinite but since the discovery in the 50ís has turned into Epiianthinite; who is, in fact, now realized to be the same species as previously known Schoepite. It is a sort of pseudomorph because the crystal habit of the Ianthinite can still be seen (the change occurred after the specimen was recovered, postmining). Associated is also a 10 mm large cluster of red Curite crystals nicely nestled in the yellow Epiianthinite. It is beautiful! A very heavy specimen due to the matrix consisting of pure Uraninite. Shinkolobwe is the Type Locality for the Schoepite and the Curite, a mine closed since decades. This is thus a very important, large, and displayable specimen for all of the associations and the rich ore matrix as well. In fact, it is a huge piece with such fantastic colour combo that it used to be on display at the Carnegie Museum, just because of the gorgeous colour mix. This specimen was removed from the display in the early 90's because it was considered "too hot" and sold to now-deceased dealer Gilbert Gauthier, who charged quite well for it when he took it back to Europe. Before it went to Carnegie, it came from the famous dealer Dr. F. Krantz, in Bonn (the price in the 1970s was already 1700 German marks, quite expensive at the time, and indicative of the import placed on the piece). Krantz and Carnegie labels come with, so the full history is preserved. (Type Locality for BOTH species ) All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
