Chrysocolla-on-Malachite-pseudomorph
specimen number:
1952317
location:
Luputo Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description: Prismatic terminated crystals of what were likely azurite or barite to 2.5 cm in length replaced by green malachite and then coated with crystalline blue chrysocolla. These are scattered aesthetically throughout a 9.5 x 8.0 x 3.5 cm matrix. Very minimal micro-chipping present typical of these, this one is in very good condition I think. Shipping weight: 0.66 pounds.
Size: 9.5 x 8.0 x 3.5 cm (cabinet)
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