Presentation Box of Rock Samples

AttributedAttributed to Sir Robert Williams (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)

Object NameSample

Mediumshale with chrysocolla, haematite with malachite, quartzite with malachite, malachite

ClassificationsMuseum General

AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS092772

Keywords

Geology

Other Titles

Samples of Shale with Chrysocolla, Haematite with Malachite, Quartzite with Malachite, Malachite

About MeA hardwood presentation box with two separate halves, each with chiselled recesses to fit around six mineral samples. The samples are labelled as impregnated shale (sample missing), shale with chrysocolla, haematite with malachite, quartzite with malachite, malachite and a further space where the original labelling has been obscured (this sample also appears to be copper bearing). The upper right corner of the box is labelled "KAMBOVE MINE".

Kambove mine is situated in the Katanga Province, now in Democratic Republic of Congo. The vast copper deposits in the region were discovered by Aberdeen-born engineer Robert Williams. Williams is also associated with the development of railways in this region, such as the Benguela railway through then Portuguese West Africa (now Angola); and the railway connection to Luau at the border to the Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo).

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6 Copper And Gold Bearing Rock Samples

Sir Robert Williams