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Chrysocolla Psm Limonite Azurite & Malachite

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Chrysocolla Psm Limonite Azurite & Malachite

Pseudomorph

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Description
Locality: 
Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
15 × 9 × 5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
4.00cm
Description

A extremely aesthetic specimen of speckled chrysocolla pseudomorph limonite, azurite and malachite. Very pleasing to the eye! Fragile specimen and will be well wrapped. Such fine detail on this beauty. Which is an absolute give-away starting price for this size! This specimen will be sent via Courier only. Weight: 134gr

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

Azurite

Formula: 
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Chessy copper mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d'Oingt, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France...

Malachite

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