Carnotite on Chrysocolla - image 1

Carnotite on Chrysocolla

Unknown Owner
An unusually rich specimen of Carnotite crystals up to 1 mm on a bed of blue Chrysocolla. Carnotite is a rare mineral at Mashamba and the specimens where recovered in the mid 80's. As the Mashamba mine is flooded and most probably exhausted, no specimens will perhaps never reach the market again. Crystallized carnotite is rare from any locality, and the aesthetics of this piece are particularly nice. Superb under a scope, too!

Product details

Species
Chrysocolla, CarnotiteAbout Chrysocolla →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 1.6 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
DR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Chrysocolla
Mineral guideLearn about Chrysocollasky-blue to teal-green copper silicate; botryoidal coatings and stalactites, often with quartz drusy, valued for color and locality; ID tips.
Regional guideChrysocolla from Mashamba West MineSign in to contribute