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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
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11 × 6.2 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
5.00cm
Weight: 
54.00gr
Description

Another smaller version of this rare pseudomorph consisting of chrysocolla  limonite azurite malachite.  Simply exceptional details as you can see by the pictures.  Largest crystal is 5cm.  Fragile specimen and will be sent via our 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

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