CHRYSOCOLLA pseudomorph after AZURITE, after MALACHITE


Specimen: #18072
Locality: Lupoto mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga, Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 44mm x 28mm x 34mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Sculptural specimen of colorful Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Azurite, after Malachite from Lupoto mine, Katanga, Congo - Kinshasa. It displays tender turquoise blue blades covered with Chrysocolla pseudomorph after what were Azurite crystals pseudomorphed to Malachite and after to Chrysocolla. This is probably a double or triple pseudomorph. Some small green Malachite crystals grow above. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

Fantastic pseudomorph!



CHRYSOCOLLA pseudomorph after AZURITE, after MALACHITE

CHRYSOCOLLA pseudomorph after AZURITE, after MALACHITE

CHRYSOCOLLA pseudomorph after AZURITE, after MALACHITE

CHRYSOCOLLA pseudomorph after AZURITE, after MALACHITE