An exceptional miniature specimen featuring lustrous, dark green to nearly black Vandenbrandeite crystals from the legendary Musonoi Mine in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Vandenbrandeite is a rare secondary copper-uranium mineral that forms in the oxidation zones of uranium deposits and is highly sought after by collectors of radioactive and Congo minerals.
This specimen displays attractive radiating crystal growth with excellent definition for the species and comes with provenance from the respected Eric Quinter Collection.
Species: Vandenbrandeite
Formula: Cu(UO₂)(OH)₄
Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba Province, DR Congo
Provenance: Ex. Eric Quinter Collection (Coll. # U/Th 0886a)
Musonoi Mine is renowned for producing some of the world's finest uranium mineral specimens, including rare copper-uranium species that are seldom available on the collector market. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a classic Congo locality specimen with documented provenance.
A desirable addition for collectors of uranium minerals, rare secondary minerals, Congo classics, and radioactive mineral specimens.
All specimens are photographed under normal lighting. As a uranium-bearing mineral, this specimen should be handled and stored responsibly. Display case included. ☢️