Chrysocolla
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Yes, this is a NATURAL mineral specimen, even though it looks man-made! It is a bizarre (and beautiful in its own way) form of chrysocolla that was discovered in the copper mining district of the Congo. The surface looks as though it is melted.
Product details
SpeciesChrysocolla
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.8 x 6.9 x 4.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, L'Etoile du Congo Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Chrysocolla
sky-blue to teal-green copper silicate; botryoidal coatings and stalactites, often with quartz drusy, valued for color and locality; ID tips.Regional guide
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