pennigold Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 So I lived in the Heart of Darkness for 3 years, my hubby is in the mining industry. Was not allowed to venture out into the bush from a company stand point ( we still snuck out ), any how one of my husbands Congolese workers gave these to me as a gift. I don't know what they are other than the cats eye ( I think ). I'm going back to Congo in Feb or March, new mining company that my Hubby is working for and I plan on doing a little Orchid hunting and rock hounding if I can pull it off. Any help with ID of these Mucho Appreciate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennigold Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 A few more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennigold Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Some Malachite from Congo and not sure what the metallic purple ish mineral is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haderly Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I am pretty limited on minerals but with a little research I came up with some possibilities but I could be completely wrong.1. Cobalto Calcite - see: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOT-PINK-COBALTO-CALCITE-KAKANDA-MINE-CONGO-W-13-/301043864854?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46179cd5162. agate3. Barite - see: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barite-with-Malachite-Mashamba-West-Mine-Dem-Rep-of-Congo-47-grams-/281222509093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417a2af2254. Quartz5. ?6. Malachite7. Dioptase - see: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dioptase-Tantara-Mine-Katanga-Congo-/281229436988?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417a94a83c8. ?9. Tigereye10. ?11 and 12. Staurolite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haderly Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 If you are able to get to Mesa for the Flagg Rock Show someone will be able to help you indentify your rocks. It is also a great place to buy rocks or just look at what is available. Here is the link with the dates and times http://flaggmineralfoundation.org/home/flagg-gem-and-mineral-show/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haderly Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 This is a pretty complete list of minerals from the DRC http://www.mindat.org/loc-14231.html If you click on the camera symbol next to the mineral name it will give you pictures of the mineral that are from the DRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennigold Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Wow AwesomeThank you! I will use those as a reference point and compare the description online of those minerals to what's in my hand.Gives me a starting point, very excited, going to work. Let you know what I find.Have a great day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennigold Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 I think the rock show is in the cards for me, been collecting minerals and rocks for 30 plus years and cant say what most of it is.Now that the kids are raised I can start educating myself.Thank you for putting your time into this! Going to the suggested link, I'm returning to Congo in March for a few weeks so I'll want to spend some time studying this, maybe print it out.You Rock Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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