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Chrysocolla from Lupoto Mine, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

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A bubbly pseudomorph of chrysocolla after gypsum from this well known Congo locality. Intact terminations and vibrant color on this aesthetic specimen.

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SpeciesChrysocollaGypsum
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
Added on04/04/2026
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, Lupoto Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Chrysocolla
Mineral guide
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sky-blue to teal-green copper silicate; botryoidal coatings and stalactites, often with quartz drusy, valued for color and locality; ID tips.
Chrysocolla
Regional guide
Chrysocolla from Lupoto Mine
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Locality guide
Lupoto Mine
A collector's guide to Lupoto Mine, DR Congo: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 39 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.