Chrysocolla on Malachite pseudomorph

specimen number:
4481126

location:
Luputo mine, Kakumba, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

description:
Prismatic terminated crystals of what were possibly azurite across the top of this matrix. These have been replaced by green malachite, and then covered by crystalline chrysocolla. Another generation of malachite is present as well. This is in great condition. The double terminated crystal at the top measures 3.0 cm in length. An aesthetic example for one of these, in great condition all around.

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