DR Congo
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo — above all the Katanga Copperbelt — is a world-class source of secondary copper and cobalt minerals.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo — above all the Katanga (Haut-Katanga) Copperbelt — is a world-class source of vivid copper and cobalt minerals.
The Katanga Copperbelt
The Copperbelt of southern DR Congo is one of the richest copper-cobalt regions on Earth. Its deeply weathered, oxidised orebodies produce some of the most intensely coloured secondary copper minerals known.
Signature minerals
The Congo is the classic source of emerald-green dioptase, botryoidal malachite, and pink cobaltoan calcite and dolomite, along with shattuckite and plancheite. Congolese dioptase and malachite are benchmark specimens.
Frequently asked questions
Where is DR Congo?
DR Congo is a mineral locality. It lies at approximately 10.7000°S, 26.5000°E.
What is DR Congo known for?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo — above all the Katanga Copperbelt — is a world-class source of secondary copper and cobalt minerals.
Specimens from DR Congo
Blue Azurite with Malachite — Democratic Republic of the Congo
Malachite Specimen, Polished and Raw, DR Congo
Dioptase Crystal Cluster, DR Congo
Dioptase Crystal Cluster, DR Congo
Emerald Dioptase Trio on Tan Matrix, DR Congo
Dioptase Crystal on Matrix – DR Congo
Dioptase Cluster on Limonite Matrix – DR Congo
Carved Quartz Geode Skull with Malachite Band
Malachite – Botryoidal Form – DR Congo
Chrysocolla Mineral Specimen, DR Congo
