SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE


Specimen: #17215
Locality: Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 54mm x 26mm x 23mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Top quality 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. The Shattuckite has intense and saturated dark blue color to superb rich royal blue areas. Some parts of the crystals are not replaced and are Dioptase. In superb condition. 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