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Chrysocolla Psm Limonite Malachite & Azurite

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Chrysocolla Psm Limonite Malachite & Azurite

Pseudomorph

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Description
Locality: 
Lupoto Mine, Kakumba, Kipushi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 4.3 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
7.00cm
Description

An extremely fascinating moss like specimen of chrysocolla pseudomorph limonite, malachite with azurite. Phenomenal detail and colours The fine crystals covering are almost tentacle like. This specimen is fragile and a must for any collector! Came out from Katanga Region Congo..... Weight: 13gr Shipped via Courier Only.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chrysocolla

Formula: 
Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O (x < 1)
Strunz: 
9.ED.20
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.5

Malachite

Formula: 
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

Azurite

Formula: 
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
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