|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
MD-201053 - Becquerelite, Studtite, Rutherfordine, Fourmarierite, Uranophane - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) small cabinet, 6.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm.
6.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm. A rare large plate of well-crystallized Becquerelite crystals up to 1.5 mm on a bed of Uranophane. Some small rosettes of Studtite are dispersed upon the Becquerelite. Some small red hexagonal Fourmarierite crystals are associated as well as beige Rutherfordine sprays. Collected at least 50 years ago.
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-214952 - Studtite, Uranophane - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) thumbnail, 2.6 x 2.2 x 1.0 cm.
2.6 x 2.2 x 1.0 cm. A small but extremely rich specimen of Uraninite covered with powdery, microcrystalline yellow Uranophane. On the Uranophane one can see a few straw yellow Studtite crystal clusters up to 4 mm in size. Shinkolobwe is the Type Locality for Studtite, a mine closed since decades.
MD-214965 - Studtite, Fourmarierite, Uranophane, Uraninite - - Archived Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.2 x 2.5 cm.
2.8 x 2.2 x 2.5 cm. Although this is a small specimen of Uraninite it is well covered with Studtite sprays up to 3 mm on a bed of Uranophane with orange Fourmarierite. The contrast is amazing and helps to make this a significant, photogenic, Studtite specimen. Fourmarierite is best known as red pseudo-hexagonal crystals but also as orange needles or "grains". On this specimen it is seen as this orange form which is much rarer but mostly overseen or taken for Curite and thus mislabeled if ever it was found in some collections. Shinkolobwe is the Type Locality for the Studtite and the Fourmarierite, a mine closed since decades.
RADMUN-09 - Becquerelite with Studtite, Rutherfordine and Fourmarierite on Uranophane - $ 750 SOLD Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo, TYPE LOCALITY for Becquerelite, Studite and Fourmarierite. small cabinet, 6.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 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-34 - Studtite on Uranophane - $ 450 SOLD Shinkolobwe, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (Type Locality) miniature, 2.6 x 2.2 x 1.0 cm
A Small but extremely rich specimen of Uraninite covered with powdery, microcrystalline yellow Uranophane. On the Uranophane one can see a few straw yellow Studtite crystal clusters up to 4 mm in size. Shinkolobwe is the Type Locality for Studtite, a mine closed since decades. Valid , photogenic studtites are NOT common and so this is an extremely rare chance to own one for a good price range, that is something visibly interesting.
RADS-40 - Studtite with Fourmarierite on Uranophane and Uraninite - $ 450 SOLD Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (Type Locality for Studtite and Fourmarierite ) miniature, 2.8 x 2.2 x 2.5 cm
Although this is "just" a Small specimen of Uraninite it is well covered with Studtite sprays up to 3 mm on a bed of Uranophane with orange Fourmarierite. The contrast is amazing and helps to make this a significant, photogenic, Studtite specimen among the best youc an obtain. Fourmarierite is best known as red pseudo hexagonal crystals but also as orange needles or "grains". On this specimen it is seen as this orange form which is much rarer but mostly overseen or taken for Curite and thus mislabelled if ever it wsa found in some collections. Shinkolobwe is the Type Locality for the Studtite and the Fourmarierite, a mine closed since decades. This superb combo specimen is a chance to own each, in beautiful mix, at one stroke. We think there are few such validated specimens of these rare species out there, of quality, let alone on the same specimen. All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||||||||||||||||
