SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE


Specimen: #12430
Locality: Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 29mm x 19mm x 15mm
Size description: Toenail
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 completely replaces the first generation of Dioptase crystals. Shattuckite has intense and saturated dark blue color and velvet appearance.  Some damages.

Fantastic pseudomorph!



SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE