SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, MALACHITE


Specimen: #13570
Locality: Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 41mm x 29mm x 16mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Connoisseur specimen from a small and unique find in Tantara Mine around 2010-11 of Shattuckite pseudomorph after Dioptase. The secondary Copper silicate Shattuckite replaces the first generation of Dioptase crystals. Shattuckite has intense and saturated dark blue color and velvet appearance. Some green Malachite grows above and adds a nice contrast.  In excellent condition – some side contacts. On acrylic base.

Fantastic and one of a kind pseudomorph!



SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, MALACHITE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, MALACHITE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, MALACHITE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, MALACHITE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, MALACHITE