SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, DIOPTASE


Specimen: #18515
Locality: Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 28mm x 23mm x 19mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (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 pointy Calcite crystals. The Shattuckite has intense and saturated dark blue color. Rich green Dioptase is seen at the base. Some damages. On acrylic base.

Superb double pseudomorph!



SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, DIOPTASE

SHATTUCKITE pseudomorph after DIOPTASE after CALCITE, DIOPTASE