IMA mineral species

Kolwezite

CuCo(CO₃)(OH)₂

Carbonate mineral.

Kolwezite specimen
Kolwezite-92474.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCuCo(CO₃)(OH)₂
ElementsCu, Co, C, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolKwz
Nickel–Strunz class5.BA.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Musonoi mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.