Chrysocolla with Malachite after Azurite, Quartz
specimen number:
8282184
location:
Tenke-Fungurume, Lualaba, DR Congo
description: Platy terminated prismatic crystals of what were once likely azurite measuring to almost 4.0 cm in height are coming off of a malachite matrix. These crystals have been replaced by malachite, then again replaced or coated by blue chrysocolla. The entire specimen is sprinkled with sparkling micro quartz crystals. A beautiful piece that is in super condition.
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