PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Drusy coated Chrysocolla with Malachite on a Dolomite matrix from the Lupoto Mine in Congo is a captivating mineral specimen featuring a shimmering layer of tiny, blue-green Chrysocolla crystals atop vibrant green Malachite, both resting on a light-colored Dolomite base. Hailing from the copper-rich Katanga Copper Crescent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, these specimens showcases the stunning interplay of Copper Silicate (Chrysocolla) and Copper Carbonate (Malachite), formed through oxidation processes in the region’s deposits. The drusy texture of the Chrysocolla adds a sparkling contrast to the often botryoidal or fibrous Malachite, while the Dolomite matrix provides a neutral foundation that accentuates their vivid hues.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Copper Silicate, Copper Carbonate
PRODUCT FEATURES
Drusy, Vugs-Cavities, Crystalline, Botryoidal, Fibrous, Matrix
PRODUCT COLOUR
Blue, Turquoise, White, Green, Brown
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
2 to 4
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Lupoto Mine, Congo
Grade = Very Good to AA Grade
Size = 72 - 101 mm
SKU = 164-437-250507GB
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