Chrysocolla
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A very aesthetic specimen of bubby, botryoidal chrysocolla from the famous L'Etoile du Congo Mine (Star of Congo). The showy mounds of powder-blue botryoids actually consist of tiny, intergrown, chryscolla blades. A bit of scattered, sparkly, primary malachite is a nice accent.
Product details
SpeciesChrysocolla
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 3.2 x 2.8 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
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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.Regional guide
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