SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, CHRYSOCOLLA


Specimen: #18177
Locality: Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 75mm x 43mm x 27mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rare connoisseur specimen from unique find in Tantara Mine, Congo Kinshasa of Shattuckite pseudomorph after Dioptase, after Calcite. The secondary Copper silicate Shattuckite replaces Dioptase crystals replacing the first generation of Calcite crystals. The Shattuckite has an intense and saturated dark blue color. Some light blue Chrysocolla is seen too. Some natural imperfections.

Choice double pseudomorph!



SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, CHRYSOCOLLA

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, CHRYSOCOLLA

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, CHRYSOCOLLA

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, CHRYSOCOLLA