{"product_id":"natural-large-rare-malachite-pseudomorph-specimen-with-associated-minerals-x-1-from-luputo-congo","title":"Natural Large Rare Malachite Pseudomorph Specimen with Associated Minerals x 1 From Luputo, Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA large 184 x 143 x 79 mm sized natural rare Tabular Malachite with centred drusy Chrysocolla perched on a copper Dolomite matrix coated with Pseudomorph after Azurite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTabular Malachite with Chrysocolla Pseudomorph after Azurite with Chrysocolla Congo \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThese specimens from Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo display silky botryoidal (ball-like) Malachite alongside bladed Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite, preserving the original Azurite's sharp tabular to prismatic crystal outlines in rich emerald green velvety or fibrous forms. These are combined with sky-blue Chrysocolla coatings and fibrous white Plancheite, set against a cracked, porous matrix. The intricate pseudomorphic retention are characteristic of the Katanga copper belt finds; limited stock available for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMalachite, Azurite, Chrysocolla, Plancheite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePseudomorph, Multi Minerals, Bladed, Rare\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT COLOUR \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGreen, Turquoise, White\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOHS HARDNESS SCALE\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2.5 to 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLocality = Kolwezi, Congo\u003cbr\u003eGrade = Very Good Grade\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e                     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize = 184 x 143 x 79 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MALACHITE - PSEUDOMORPH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50467465429185,"sku":"187-087-260806BM","price":4172.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/187087_3.jpg?v=1786454646","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/natural-large-rare-malachite-pseudomorph-specimen-with-associated-minerals-x-1-from-luputo-congo","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}