Kasolite, Schoepite, Wulfenite, Metatorbernite, Malachite

The specimen features an excellent combination of species in a vug showing a well formed "star burst" crystallization of vibrant orange prismatic kasolite crystals, red-orange wulfenite, yellow schoepite and numerous electric green tabular metatorbernite crystals on a green malachite matrix. Looks great under the microscope! Comes from the renowned Musonoi Mine in Zaire, a locality famous for its rare uranyl selenites and palladium minerals.

Kasolite, a rare uranium silicate, is an oxidation product of uraninite. This specimen showcases well-formed micro-crystals of kasolite, making it an excellent example of these rare uranium minerals. Given its composition, it is slightly radioactive, a common characteristic for minerals of this type. Specimens like this are difficult to obtain today, especially in such fine condition, and are considered classic representations of the species.