SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, after CALCITE


Specimen: #14577
Locality: Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 50mm x 49mm x 20mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Tremendous connoisseur specimen from unique find in Tantara Mine of Shattuckite pseudomorph after Dioptase, after Calcite. The secondary Copper silicate Shattuckite replaces Dioptase crystals replacing the first generation of pointy Calcite crystals. Shattuckite has intense and saturated dark blue color. Some parts of the crystals are not replaced and are Dioptase.  Some contacts. On acrylic base.

Killer double pseudomorph!



SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, after CALCITE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, after CALCITE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, after CALCITE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, after CALCITE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE, after CALCITE