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2.6" Stunning Druzy Quartz on Chrysocolla - DR Congo
This vibrant specimen features a rock cavity filled with chrysocolla that's completely encrusted in a layer of druzy quartz. The sparkling quartz crystals are translucent, allowing for the underlying light blue chrysocolla to be seen. This material was collected from the Tenke-Fungurume area of Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
About Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla is a basic copper silicate that typically forms as a pseudomorph following other copper based minerals. The chemical formula is considered undetermined due to the varying substitutions of elements and water content in its chemical structure. However, there is a form of chrysocolla with an identifiable chemical formula of Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4 that can be found in microcrystals.
Regularly, chrysocolla will form as botryoidal lumps and spheres, rarely forming visible crystals. It can also form in both solid and fibrous veins, over fibrous minerals, and in crusts. Known for its sharp and vibrant coloring, chrysocolla can display a wide variety of colors such as bluish-green, bright green, light blue, to even sometimes multicolored specimens depending on the atmosphere present during formation.
Chrysocolla is a basic copper silicate that typically forms as a pseudomorph following other copper based minerals. The chemical formula is considered undetermined due to the varying substitutions of elements and water content in its chemical structure. However, there is a form of chrysocolla with an identifiable chemical formula of Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4 that can be found in microcrystals.
Regularly, chrysocolla will form as botryoidal lumps and spheres, rarely forming visible crystals. It can also form in both solid and fibrous veins, over fibrous minerals, and in crusts. Known for its sharp and vibrant coloring, chrysocolla can display a wide variety of colors such as bluish-green, bright green, light blue, to even sometimes multicolored specimens depending on the atmosphere present during formation.
SPECIES
Quartz & Chrysocolla
LOCATION
Tenke-Fungurume Area, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
SIZE
2.6 x 2.3"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#347416
