Chrysocolla-on-Malachite-pseudomorph
specimen number:
1952709
location:
Luputo Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description:
Very choice specimen showing prismatic crystals of what were once likely azurite, though some have said these were barite crystals, measuring to 1.0 cm in length over the top of this 7.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm matrix. The crystals were replaced by green malachite and then coated with blue crystalline chrysocolla. In very good condition. Very attractive. Shipping weight: 0.1 pounds.
Size: 7.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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