Chrysocolla pseudomorph with Malachite
specimen number:
9539573
location:
Tenke deposit, Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description:
A beautiful specimen showing sparkling bright blue chrysocolla replacing previous prismatic crystals of an unknown mineral and then a secondary coating of green malachite. These previous crystals measure to 2.5 cm in length. These could have been gypsum, maybe barite, or possibly azurite? In terrific condition.
Size: 11.0 x 7.5 x 6.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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