Natural Drusy Coated Chrysocolla with Malachite x 3 From Likasi Mine, Congo

A NOTE FROM NICK
3 Nice Large Specimens of Drusy Crystalline Coated Chrysocolla with Malachite crystallisation over the surface, on Dolomite matrix. 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Drusy-Coated Chrysocolla with Malachite: A Sparkling Mineral of Vibrant Blue & Green

Drusy coated Chrysocolla with Malachite on a Drusy Dolomite matrix from the Likasi 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 = Likasi Mine, Congo
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 97 - 119 mm