SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE


Specimen: #12670
Locality: Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 43mm x 35mm x 20mm
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 parts of the crystals are not replaced and are Dioptase.  Some damages. On acrylic base.

Fantastic and one of a kind pseudomorph!



SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE